East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction East Chicago, IN Grades KG–08 Suburb: Large Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN SchoolScore™ C (63.2)
  • 424 Students
  • 26.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 16.3:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (219)392-3650 Phone
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East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
East Chicago, IN 46312
Elementary ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades KG–08 SchoolScore™ C (63.2)
424
Students
26.0
Teachers
16.3:1
Student:Teacher
(219)392-3650
Phone

Located in East Chicago, INDIANA (ZIP 46312), East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy is a Elementary school with charter status serving grades KG–08 in the East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy district.

Key statistics: 424 students enrolled; a 16.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Indiana Elementary School Average
Enrollment
424.0
State avg: 445.0
▼ 5% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.31:1
State avg: 15.1:1
▲ 8% worse
Free Lunch %
63.7%
State avg: 51.3%
▲ 24% worse
School Details
School Name
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
NCESSCH ID
180004802163
State School ID
IN-9555-3935
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1402 E Chicago Ave
City
East Chicago
State
Indiana
ZIP Code
46312
County
Lake County
Metro Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1801
State Leg. Upper
18002
State Leg. Lower
18002
Latitude
41.62963
Longitude
-87.45326
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
424
Total Students
👩‍🏫
26.0
Teachers FTE
📐
16.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
26.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)26.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 270 63.7%
Not Applicable 198 46.7%
District Info
District Name
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
LEAID
1800048
State LEA ID
IN-9555
Phone
(219)392-3650
Website
http://www.ecuea.com/
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
East Chicago
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$6,494K
Federal Revenue
$2,310K
State Revenue
$4,044K
Local Revenue
$140K
Total Expenditure
$6,028K
Instruction Exp.
$3,057K
Support Services
$2,494K
Other Current Exp.
$310K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy

1
George Washington Elementary Sch
East Chicago · Elementary
0.7 mi
2
Joseph Block Middle School
East Chicago · Middle
0.8 mi
3
East Chicago Lighthouse
East Chicago · Elementary
1 mi
4
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch
East Chicago · Elementary
1.5 mi
5
William McKinley Elementary School
East Chicago · Elementary
1.5 mi
6
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
East Chicago · Elementary
1.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy?
424 students are enrolled at East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy have?
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy has 26.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1.
What grades does East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy serve?
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy serves grades KG through 08.
Is East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy a charter school?
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy is a charter school.
What metro area is East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy located in?
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy is located in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area.
What school district does East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy belong to?
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy is part of the East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy school district.
How much does East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy spend per student?
The East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy district spends approximately $14,216,981 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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