Enrollment
424
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Chicago, IN
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
Federal NCES profile for East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180004802163Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in East Chicago · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 89.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in East Chicago, IN.
School address
District: East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy · Indiana
NCES ID 180004802163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in East Chicago, Indiana, enrolling 424 students.
At 15.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 89.4% of students qualify for free meals, 81% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 424 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 170 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #82.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and African American (38%) (diversity index 51/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 37.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among East Chicago's elementary schools, it stands alongside William Mckinley Elementary School (509 students): East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 15.4:1).
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy is a single-school charter district, so East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy compares
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.4% | ▲ 81% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Indiana - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$12,531
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.2%
African American 37.5%
Two or More 2.6%
White 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy, which includes East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy.
$12,531
Per student
+4%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.2%
State 60.3%
Federal 37.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools in East Chicago
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
William Mckinley Elementary School
Standard public school
509 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
East Chicago Lighthouse
Standard public school
495 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
George Washington Elementary Sch
Standard public school
433 students 14:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch
Standard public school
400 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
282 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~424 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
How many students attend East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy?
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy has 424 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Chicago, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy is 15.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% 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 East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy?
89.4% of students at East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy?
The largest demographic group at East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment, in East Chicago, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy?
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy rank among elementary schools in East Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy ranks #5 of 6 elementary 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 elementary schools in East Chicago on the city page.
Is East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy a good school?
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy?
None; East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy is a single-school charter district, and East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy is its only campus.
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