School City of East Chicago District
- 210 EAST COLUMBUS DR
- EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
- (219) 391-4100
12 School Reviews
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 42.8% | 74.1% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $12,230 | $8,993 |
| Students Per Teacher | 18.0 | 16.7 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | - |
| Number of Students | 5,679 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 315 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 5,679 | 18.0 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 255 |
| Kindergarten Students | 492 |
| 1st Grade Students | 470 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 460 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 445 |
| 4th Grade Students | 396 |
| 5th Grade Students | 372 |
| 6th Grade Students | 380 |
| 7th Grade Students | 346 |
| 8th Grade Students | 407 |
| 9th Grade Students | 403 |
| 10th Grade Students | 584 |
| 11th Grade Students | 321 |
| 12th Grade Students | 270 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 13 |
| Hispanic | 2,687 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 2,764 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 97 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,816 |
| Female | 2,747 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 315 | 18.0 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 8 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 21 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 147 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 136 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 3 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 122 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 3 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 7 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 7 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 2 |
| Library Support Staff | 7 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 350 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 7 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 3 |
| School Administrators | 19 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 105 |
| Student Support Services | 25 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 191 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $89,726,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $31,418,000 | 35.0% |
| Property Tax | $19,330,000 | 21.5% |
| All Other Taxes | $22,000 | 0.02% |
| Other School Systems | $549,000 | 0.6% |
| Cities and Counties | $640,000 | 0.7% |
| School Lunch | $347,000 | 0.4% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $57,000 | 0.06% |
| District Activity Receipts | $973,000 | 1.1% |
| Non-Specified | $79,000 | 0.09% |
| Rents and Royalties | $51,000 | 0.06% |
| Sale of Property | $20,000 | 0.02% |
| Interest Earnings | $471,000 | 0.5% |
| Private Contributions | $293,000 | 0.3% |
| Miscellaneous | $8,586,000 | 9.6% |
| Total State Revenues | $48,545,000 | 54.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $42,236,000 | 47.1% |
| Special Education Programs | $182,000 | 0.2% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $198,000 | 0.2% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $187,000 | 0.2% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $52,000 | 0.06% |
| School Lunch Programs | $4,000 | 0.00% |
| Other Programs | $821,000 | 0.9% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $4,260,000 | 4.7% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $605,000 | 0.7% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $9,763,000 | 10.9% |
| Through State - Title I | $3,938,000 | 4.4% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,546,000 | 1.7% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $27,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,873,000 | 3.2% |
| Through State - Other | $624,000 | 0.7% |
| Non-Specified | $717,000 | 0.8% |
| Direct - Impact Aid | $32,000 | 0.04% |
| Direct - Other | $6,000 | 0.01% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $72,216,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $35,693,000 | 49.4% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $33,652,000 | 46.6% |
| Student Support | $7,910,000 | 8.8% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $2,894,000 | 3.2% |
| General Administration Support | $957,000 | 1.1% |
| School Administration Support | $3,695,000 | 4.1% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $9,028,000 | 10.1% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,011,000 | 3.4% |
| Other Support Services | $6,157,000 | 6.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,871,000 | 4.0% |
| Food Services | $2,851,000 | 3.2% |
| Other Services | $20,000 | 0.02% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 42.8% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 186 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 25 | 1.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within School City of East Chicago District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 9
- Students: 5,679
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 315
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| ABRAHAM LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2001 East 135th St
East Chicago, IN Public | PK-4 | 577 | 16.0 |  4 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2400 Cardinal Dr
East Chicago, IN Public | 3-6 | 753 | 16.7 |  5 out of 5 5 Reviews |
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| BENJAMIN HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4411 Magoun
East Chicago, IN Public | PK-4 | 477 | 17.7 |  Review This School |
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| CARRIE GOSCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
455 East 148th St
East Chicago, IN Public | PK-4 | 334 | 18.6 | Review This School |
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| EAST CHICAGO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1100 West Columbus Dr
East Chicago, IN Public | 9-12 | 1,578 | 17.0 |  4.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| GEORGE WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1401 East 144th St
East Chicago, IN Public | PK-4 | 540 | 18.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| JOSEPH L BLOCK JR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2700 Cardinal Dr
East Chicago, IN Public | 7-8 | 341 | 11.8 |  3.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| WEST SIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4001 Indianapolis Blvd
East Chicago, IN Public | 7-8 | 412 | 14.7 | Review This School |
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| WILLIAM MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4825 Magoun Ave
East Chicago, IN Public | PK-4 | 589 | 17.3 | Review This School |
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