- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Chicago, IN
Carrie Gosch Pk Center
Federal NCES profile for Carrie Gosch Pk Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180288000365
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carrie Gosch Pk Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in East Chicago · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 84.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carrie Gosch Pk Center has class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carrie Gosch Pk Center ranks #8 of 9 public schools in East Chicago, IN.
School address
District: School City of East Chicago · Indiana
NCES ID 180288000365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Carrie Gosch Pk Center shrank from 150 students in 2022-23 to 90 in 2023-24 (-40.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.3 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 180288000365 · East Chicago, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
113 enr · 10.3:1 · 84.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: East Chicago Central High School (1,052 students)
Carrie Gosch Pk Center shrank from 150 students in 2022-23 to 90 in 2023-24 (-40.0%). Teacher FTE lost 11.3 → 8.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Carrie Gosch Pk Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Chicago C
East Chicago Central High School
1,052 students
- William Mckinl
William Mckinley Elementary School
509 students
- Joseph Block M
Joseph Block Middle School
436 students
- George Washing
George Washington Elementary Sch
433 students
- Benjamin Harri 400
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch
400 students
- This school 113
Carrie Gosch Pk Center
113 students
What this shows Carrie Gosch Pk Center reports 113 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carrie Gosch Pk Center compares
Carrie Gosch Pk Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 35% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 70% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 113 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
113
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 6% in Indiana - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,716
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.1%
African American 33.6%
White 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Carrie Gosch Pk Center is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for School City of East Chicago reports $16,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carrie Gosch Pk Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Chicago Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Mckinley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph Block Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington Elementary Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carrie Gosch Pk Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~113 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carrie Gosch Pk Center
How many students attend Carrie Gosch Pk Center?
Carrie Gosch Pk Center has 113 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Chicago, IN. CCD year-over-year: 150 (2022-23) → 90 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrie Gosch Pk Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Carrie Gosch Pk Center is 10.3:1, which is 35% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carrie Gosch Pk Center?
84.0% of students at Carrie Gosch Pk Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carrie Gosch Pk Center?
The largest demographic group at Carrie Gosch Pk Center is Hispanic or Latino at 61.1% of enrollment, in East Chicago, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carrie Gosch Pk Center?
Carrie Gosch Pk Center has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carrie Gosch Pk Center rank among public schools in East Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Carrie Gosch Pk Center ranks #8 of 9 public schools in East Chicago, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in East Chicago on the city page.
What other schools are in School City of East Chicago?
Besides Carrie Gosch Pk Center, School City of East Chicago also operates East Chicago Central High School (1,052 students), William Mckinley Elementary School (509 students), and Joseph Block Middle School (436 students). See the School City of East Chicago district page for the complete list.