Christel House Academy South vs East Chicago Lighthouse
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 239 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christel House Academy South
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
513 students
East Chicago Lighthouse
East Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
495 students
| Measure | Christel House Academy South Indianapolis, Indiana | East Chicago Lighthouse East Chicago, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #876 of 1,053 | #1047 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #36360 of 50,301 | #47957 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 513 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 23% |
| city | Indianapolis | East Chicago |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christel House Academy South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 14.3).
- •Christel House Academy South does better on math proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •Christel House Academy South does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Christel House Academy South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 99%).
- •Christel House Academy South does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.5).
- •Christel House Academy South is the larger school with 513 students compared with 495.
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 Christel House Academy South better than East Chicago Lighthouse?
On the Success Index (US), Christel House Academy South ranks higher (33.3 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 Christel House Academy South and East Chicago Lighthouse?
About 239 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and East Chicago in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christel House Academy South: 513. East Chicago Lighthouse: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christel House Academy South and East Chicago Lighthouse rank in Indiana?
Christel House Academy South is 876th of 1,053 and East Chicago Lighthouse is 1047th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).