Christel House Academy West vs East Chicago Lighthouse
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 233 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christel House Academy West
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
485 students
East Chicago Lighthouse
East Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
495 students
| Measure | Christel House Academy West Indianapolis, Indiana | East Chicago Lighthouse East Chicago, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #966 of 1,053 | #1047 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #41320 of 50,301 | #47957 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 485 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.4% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 23% |
| city | Indianapolis | East Chicago |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christel House Academy West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.6 vs 14.3).
- •East Chicago Lighthouse does better on math proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •East Chicago Lighthouse does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Christel House Academy West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.4% vs 99%).
- •Christel House Academy West does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.5).
- •East Chicago Lighthouse is the larger school with 495 students compared with 485.
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 West better than East Chicago Lighthouse?
On the Success Index (US), Christel House Academy West ranks higher (25.6 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 West and East Chicago Lighthouse?
About 233 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and East Chicago in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christel House Academy West: 485. East Chicago Lighthouse: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christel House Academy West and East Chicago Lighthouse rank in Indiana?
Christel House Academy West is 966th of 1,053 and East Chicago Lighthouse is 1047th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).