George Washington Elementary Sch

Elementary No virtual instruction East Chicago, IN Grades KG–06 Suburb: Large Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN SchoolScore™ C (65.8)
  • 433 Students
  • 27.8 Teachers (FTE)
  • 15.6:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–06 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (219)391-4169 Phone
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George Washington Elementary Sch
East Chicago, IN 46312
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–06 SchoolScore™ C (65.8)
433
Students
27.8
Teachers
15.6:1
Student:Teacher
(219)391-4169
Phone

George Washington Elementary Sch is a public school administered by the School City of East Chicago district in East Chicago, INDIANA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–06.

Key statistics: 433 students enrolled; a 15.6:1 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
433.0
State avg: 445.0
▼ 3% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.56:1
State avg: 15.1:1
▲ 3% worse
Free Lunch %
72.3%
State avg: 51.3%
▲ 41% worse
School Details
School Name
George Washington Elementary Sch
NCESSCH ID
180288000368
State School ID
IN-4670-3961
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
2400 Cardinal Drive
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
41.63567
Longitude
-87.44203
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
433
Total Students
👩‍🏫
27.8
Teachers FTE
📐
15.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
27.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)27.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 313 72.3%
Not Applicable 246 56.8%
District Info
District Name
School City of East Chicago
LEAID
1802880
State LEA ID
IN-4670
Phone
(219)391-4100
Website
http://www.scec.k12.in.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
East Chicago
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$59,959K
Federal Revenue
$11,121K
State Revenue
$35,892K
Local Revenue
$12,946K
Total Expenditure
$58,728K
Instruction Exp.
$28,516K
Support Services
$24,606K
Other Current Exp.
$2,842K
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1
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0.2 mi
2
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0.5 mi
3
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0.7 mi
4
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1 mi
5
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2 mi
6
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about George Washington Elementary Sch, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend George Washington Elementary Sch?
433 students are enrolled at George Washington Elementary Sch, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does George Washington Elementary Sch have?
George Washington Elementary Sch has 27.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1.
What grades does George Washington Elementary Sch serve?
George Washington Elementary Sch serves grades KG through 06.
Is George Washington Elementary Sch a charter school?
George Washington Elementary Sch is not a charter school.
What metro area is George Washington Elementary Sch located in?
George Washington Elementary Sch is located in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area.
What school district does George Washington Elementary Sch belong to?
George Washington Elementary Sch is part of the School City of East Chicago school district.
How much does School City of East Chicago spend per student?
The School City of East Chicago district spends approximately $135,630,485 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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