East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy

Summary:

East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 423 students in grades K-8 in East Chicago, Indiana. The school has a predominantly Hispanic (56.5%) and African American (40.66%) student population and faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism and consistently low test scores compared to state averages and nearby schools.

East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy has a chronic absenteeism rate of 20.5%, which is much higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Washington Irving Elementary (36.5%) and Morton Elementary (30.6%). The school's test scores are also consistently lower than state averages, with only 30.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 27.76% in math, compared to state averages ranging from 31.4% to 52.4% across grade levels. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students (90.54%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools in the School City of Hammond and School City of East Chicago districts, East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy generally performs worse on key metrics like test scores and chronic absenteeism. For example, Washington Irving Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Elementary have significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy. This suggests that the school faces unique challenges that require targeted strategies and resources to improve educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 1402 E Chicago Ave
       East Chicago, IN  46312


(219) 392-3650

District: East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
618th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,007 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  423

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.5%
African American:
40.7%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.5% Help


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Compare Details East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy ranks worse than 61.2% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.02. (See more...)
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Compare Details East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy ranks worse than 77.5% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.36. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.5%), African American (40.7%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy is 15.1. (See more...)
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Compare East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy employs 28 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy is $12,007.
Schooldigger Rankings:

East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy 376th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy in the ranking list.)

East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy 271st of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 13.51 901st 985 8.5%
2008 34.56 764th 996 23.3%
2009 55.31 524th 1003 47.8%
2010 62.92 417th 1009 58.7%
2011 29.66 824th 1025 19.6%
2012 15.02 924th 1015 9.0%
2013 47.37 656th 1035 36.6%
2014 50.67 617th 1036 40.4%
2015 34.41 770th 1040 26.0%
2016 29.50 821st 1046 21.5%
2017 24.95 846th 1033 18.1%
2018 16.83 885th 1027 13.8%
2019 19.20 868th 1031 15.8%
2021 10.52 903rd 1016 11.1%
2022 12.58 889th 1020 12.8%
2023 27.83 749th 1016 26.3%
2024 41.02 618th 1010 38.8%
See the entire list of Indiana Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 31.25 334th 423 21.0%
2010 36.35 329th 428 23.1%
2011 44.08 309th 451 31.5%
2012 41.25 314th 447 29.8%
2013 26.77 373rd 444 16.0%
2014 46.62 312th 470 33.6%
2015 38.02 348th 485 28.2%
2016 42.90 329th 494 33.4%
2017 33.22 354th 472 25.0%
2018 25.77 384th 473 18.8%
2019 27.08 365th 470 22.3%
2021 17.00 396th 483 18.0%
2022 23.69 372nd 490 24.1%
2023 24.21 372nd 489 23.9%
2024 22.36 376th 485 22.5%
See the entire list of Indiana Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy Test Scores
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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Open Quote The staff and administration truly care about each and every child at ECUEA. They push my children to not only do their best academically, but to strive for excellence all the way around. Great school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 7 135 0 63 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2007 1 179 0 90 0 n/a n/a 14 284
2008 2 209 0 103 0 n/a n/a 17 331
2009 2 225 0 129 0 n/a n/a 26 382
2010 4 245 0 154 0 n/a n/a 29 432
2011 3 237 0 167 0 0 26 0 433
2012 4 234 0 172 0 0 27 0 437
2013 3 216 0 206 0 0 21 0 446
2014 2 186 0 217 0 0 17 0 422
2015 4 175 0 231 0 0 17 0 427
2016 3 171 0 228 0 0 18 0 420
2017 2 182 0 225 0 0 22 0 431
2018 2 182 0 220 0 0 16 0 420
2019 2 196 0 202 0 0 15 0 415
2020 1 176 0 216 0 0 15 0 408
2021 1 178 0 218 0 0 15 0 412
2022 2 166 0 237 0 0 13 0 418
2023 2 172 0 239 0 0 10 0 423

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 205 12.0 17.1 98.5
2007 284 n/a n/a 94.1
2008 331 17.0 19.5 90.8
2009 382 17.0 22.5 93.3
2010 432 16.0 27.0 84.9
2011 433 17.0 25.4 76.9
2012 437 20.0 21.8 84
2013 446 n/a n/a 90.1
2014 422 10.0 42.2 82
2015 427 16.0 26.6 81.5
2016 420 15.0 28.0 83.6
2017 431 16.0 26.9 82.6
2018 420 21.4 19.6 76.7
2019 415 14.0 29.6 100
2020 408 14.0 29.1 100
2021 412 20.0 20.6 96.8
2022 418 23.0 18.1 99.3
2023 423 28.0 15.1 90.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 205 12.0 17.1 98.5
2007 284 n/a n/a 94.1
2008 331 17.0 19.5 90.8
2009 382 17.0 22.5 93.3
2010 432 16.0 27.0 84.9
2011 433 17.0 25.4 76.9
2012 437 20.0 21.8 84
2013 446 n/a n/a 90.1
2014 422 10.0 42.2 82
2015 427 16.0 26.6 81.5
2016 420 15.0 28.0 83.6
2017 431 16.0 26.9 82.6
2018 420 21.4 19.6 76.7
2019 415 14.0 29.6 100
2020 408 14.0 29.1 100
2021 412 20.0 20.6 96.8
2022 418 23.0 18.1 99.3
2023 423 28.0 15.1 90.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $929 (10.8%) $7,648 (89.2%) $8,578
2020 $946 (10.8%) $7,774 (89.2%) $8,720
2021 $2,183 (23.6%) $7,054 (76.4%) $9,237
2022 $4,994 (41.6%) $7,014 (58.4%) $12,007

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 868th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 749th of 1016 Elementary schools
 10.5%
Ranks 365th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 372nd of 489 Middle schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy)31.625.6
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy)31.625.6
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy)5037.2
 12.8%
   3rd Grade Math (East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy)5037.2
 12.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy)32.741.7
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy)32.741.7
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy)36.750
 13.3%
   4th Grade Math (East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy)36.750
 13.3%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy)20.427.1
 6.7%
   4th Grade Science (East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy)20.427.1
 6.7%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy)1526.7
 11.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy)1526.7
 11.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy)1015.6
 5.6%
   5th Grade Math (East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy)1015.6
 5.6%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy)17.520
 2.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy)17.520
 2.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy)36.710.5
 26.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy)36.710.5
 26.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy)20.40
 20.4%
   6th Grade Math (East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy)20.40
 20.4%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy)30.65.3
 25.3%
   6th Grade Science (East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy)30.65.3
 25.3%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy)40.734.2
 6.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy)40.734.2
 6.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy)14.87.3
 7.5%
   7th Grade Math (East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy)14.87.3
 7.5%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy)5942
 17%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy)5942
 17%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy)5.114
 8.9%
   8th Grade Math (East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy)5.114
 8.9%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students415423
 1.9%
African American196172
 12.2%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic202239
 18.3%
Pacific Islander00
White22
Two or More Races1510
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%90.5%
 9.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 423 students attended East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy.

Students at East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy are 57% Hispanic, 41% African American, 2% Two or more races.

East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy ranks 618th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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