Abraham Lincoln Elementary School vs East Chicago Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Hammond · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
565 students
East Chicago Central High School
East Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,052 students
| Measure | Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Hammond, Indiana | East Chicago Central High School East Chicago, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #896 of 1,053 | #328 of 387 |
| National rank | #37258 of 50,301 | #12064 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 565 | 1,052 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 1,052 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.2% | 72.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 17% |
| city | Hammond | East Chicago |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Chicago Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 31.9).
- •Abraham Lincoln Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 17%).
- •East Chicago Central High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 32%).
- •Abraham Lincoln Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.2% vs 72.3%).
- •East Chicago Central High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 18.2).
- •East Chicago Central High School is the larger school with 1,052 students compared with 565.
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 Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), East Chicago Central High School ranks higher (35.6 vs 31.9 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 Central High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Hammond and East Chicago in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School: 565. East Chicago Central High School: 1,052. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abraham Lincoln Elementary School and East Chicago Central High School rank in Indiana?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is 896th of 1,053 and East Chicago Central High School is 328th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).