Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-8, East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy's student population of 430 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
430 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1524 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
57%
15%
Black
41%
13%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy's ranking?
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy is ranked #1524 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy often compared to?
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academyis often viewed alongside schools like East Chicago Lighthouse, George Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy?
430 students attend East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy?
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy offer ?
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy part of?
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy is part of East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy School District.
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