Abraham Lincoln Elementary School vs East Chicago Lighthouse
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 901 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
East Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–6
282 students
East Chicago Lighthouse
East Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
495 students
| Measure | Abraham Lincoln Elementary School East Chicago, Indiana | East Chicago Lighthouse East Chicago, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #976 of 1,053 | #1047 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #41968 of 50,301 | #47957 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 282 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 23% |
| city | East Chicago | East Chicago |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Abraham Lincoln Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.5 vs 14.3).
- •East Chicago Lighthouse does better on math proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •East Chicago Lighthouse does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Abraham Lincoln Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 99%).
- •Abraham Lincoln Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 16.5).
- •East Chicago Lighthouse is the larger school with 495 students compared with 282.
- •Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is a public school while East Chicago Lighthouse is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abraham Lincoln Elementary School better than East Chicago Lighthouse?
On the Success Index (US), Abraham Lincoln Elementary School ranks higher (24.5 vs 14.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Abraham Lincoln Elementary School and East Chicago Lighthouse?
About 901 m in a straight line, between East Chicago and East Chicago in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School: 282. East Chicago Lighthouse: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abraham Lincoln Elementary School and East Chicago Lighthouse rank in Indiana?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is 976th of 1,053 and East Chicago Lighthouse is 1047th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).