Carrie Gosch PK Center vs East Chicago Lighthouse
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrie Gosch PK Center
East Chicago · Public other · Grades PK–PK
113 students
East Chicago Lighthouse
East Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
495 students
| Measure | Carrie Gosch PK Center East Chicago, Indiana | East Chicago Lighthouse East Chicago, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1047 of 1,053 |
| National rank | – | #47957 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 113 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 113 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 27% |
| Math proficiency | – | 23% |
| city | East Chicago | East Chicago |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carrie Gosch PK Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 99%).
- •Carrie Gosch PK Center does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.5).
- •East Chicago Lighthouse is the larger school with 495 students compared with 113.
- •Carrie Gosch PK Center 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 Carrie Gosch PK Center better than East Chicago Lighthouse?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carrie Gosch PK Center and East Chicago Lighthouse?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between East Chicago and East Chicago in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrie Gosch PK Center: 113. East Chicago Lighthouse: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrie Gosch PK Center and East Chicago Lighthouse rank in Indiana?
Carrie Gosch PK Center is unranked and East Chicago Lighthouse is 1047th of 1,053 among other schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).