School City of East Chicago School District

The School City of East Chicago School District is located in East Chicago, IN and includes 9 schools that serve 5,679 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The School City of East Chicago School District spends $12,230 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 49% on instruction, 47% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The School City of East Chicago School District has 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the IN state average being 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The School City of East Chicago School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the School City of East Chicago School District, 17% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The School City of East Chicago School District serves 12% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.