Summary:
Zip code 46312 is home to 7 elementary schools, serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, with one school specifically dedicated to Pre-Kindergarten. These schools are part of two main districts: School City of East Chicago and East Chicago Lighthouse Charter, with East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy operating as its own entity.
While no single school dominates across all performance indicators, some schools show particular strengths. East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy leads in overall proficiency rates for English Language Arts and Math, and also has the highest spending per student. Benjamin Harrison Elementary School stands out for its 3rd-grade Math proficiency, which, though below the Indiana average, is a notable performance within this zip code, complemented by a favorable student-teacher ratio. Carrie Gosch PK Center is unique in its focus on Pre-Kindergarten students and exhibits the highest spending per student and the lowest student-teacher ratio in the area.
Across the zip code, the average spending per student is $14,854, with a wide range observed, particularly due to Carrie Gosch PK Center's significantly higher expenditure. Student-teacher ratios also vary, with Carrie Gosch PK Center having the lowest at 11, and other schools generally falling within a reasonable range. Free/reduced lunch rates provide insight into the socioeconomic demographics of the student populations served by these schools.
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