East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy

1402 E Chicago Ave
East Chicago, IN 46312

Charter School 423 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy (ECUEA) is a public charter school located in East Chicago, Indiana, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school operates with a focus on providing a structured, college-preparatory environment, emphasizing academic rigor and high expectations for student achievement. By integrating core academic subjects with character development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for success in high school and beyond.

In addition to its academic curriculum, ECUEA places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the holistic development of its students. The school is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere where educators work closely with families to ensure that students are meeting grade-level benchmarks. As an urban enterprise-focused institution, it strives to be a pillar of stability and educational opportunity within the East Chicago community, utilizing targeted instruction to help bridge achievement gaps and cultivate a sense of civic responsibility in its students.

423

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	239
Black	172
Two or More	10

Hispanic
239 (56.5 %)
Black
172 (40.7 %)
Two or More
10 (2.4 %)
White
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
Phone:	(219)392-3650
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 40

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 50