GEORGE WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

George Washington Elementary Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the School City of East Chicago school district, located in East Chicago, IN with about 588 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, George Washington Elementary Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

George Washington Elementary School is a public school located in East Chicago, Indiana, serving students within the School City of East Chicago district. As an elementary institution, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to children in the local community, focusing on academic development, social growth, and preparing students for success in their future middle school years.

The school operates within the broader context of East Chicago, an urban community in Lake County, where it plays a central role in the local neighborhood. Like many schools in the district, George Washington Elementary focuses on creating a structured learning environment, emphasizing essential curricula such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while striving to support the diverse needs of its student population.

For more information, contact George Washington Elementary Sch at (219) 391-4169 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.