East Chicago Lighthouse

Charter School 473 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

East Chicago Lighthouse Charter School, located at 3916 Pulaski in East Chicago, Indiana, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. As part of the wider Lighthouse Academies network, the school emphasizes a college-preparatory curriculum designed to close the achievement gap and prepare students for success in higher education. The school focuses on a structured academic environment that combines rigorous classroom instruction with a strong emphasis on character development and the school’s core values.

Beyond its academic core, East Chicago Lighthouse strives to foster a supportive community where teachers, families, and students collaborate to achieve high standards. The school typically utilizes a data-driven approach to track student progress, ensuring that instruction is tailored to meet individual needs. By prioritizing both academic excellence and social-emotional growth, the school aims to empower its students to become leaders in their community and beyond, regardless of their starting point.

473

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Chicago Lighthouse
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	251
Black	208
Two or More	12

Hispanic
251 (53.1 %)
Black
208 (44.0 %)
Two or More
12 (2.5 %)
White
2 (0.4 %)

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 Lighthouse Charter
Phone:	(219)378-7450
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	490
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 55

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 49

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 57