- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Chicago, IN
George Washington Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180288000368
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Elementary Sch earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in East Chicago · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington Elementary Sch has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Elementary Sch ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in East Chicago, IN.
School address
District: School City of East Chicago · Indiana
NCES ID 180288000368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
George Washington Elementary Sch shrank from 462 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 180288000368 · East Chicago, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 14:1 · 78.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: East Chicago Central High School (1,052 students)
George Washington Elementary Sch shrank from 462 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
George Washington Elementary Sch 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
- This school
George Washington Elementary Sch
433 students
- Benjamin Harri 400
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch
400 students
- Abraham Lincol 282
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
282 students
What this shows George Washington Elementary Sch reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington Elementary Sch compares
George Washington Elementary Sch 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 58% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Indiana - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.1%
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
$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 + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 41.6%
Two or More 2.5%
White 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, George Washington Elementary Sch is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 George Washington Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Chicago Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Mckinley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph Block Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Elementary Sch'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
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
Standard public school
424 students 15.1:1 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Washington Elementary Sch
How many students attend George Washington Elementary Sch?
George Washington Elementary Sch has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Chicago, IN. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary Sch is 14:1, which is 12% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% 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 George Washington Elementary Sch?
78.1% of students at George Washington Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Elementary Sch is African American at 55.2% of enrollment, in East Chicago, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Elementary Sch?
George Washington Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 George Washington Elementary Sch rank among elementary schools in East Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Elementary Sch ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in School City of East Chicago?
Besides George Washington Elementary Sch, 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.