C
Below Average
55/100

George Washington Elementary Sch

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 2400 Cardinal Drive, East Chicago, IN 46312
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 10th percentile in Indiana
Growth
B
Students gain 1.26 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 64th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

55
Repit Score
out of 100
413
Students
enrolled
15.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%10/1002.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%64/100Students gain 1.26 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.76 in 2009–19; 89th percentile in Indiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 57% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −11 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency16% (−31 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency21% (−24 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black12%17%reading -12 pts, math -3 pts22nd percentile (list)
Hispanic22%32%reading -12 pts, math +2 pts28th percentile (list)
Low-income12%22%reading -21 pts, math -8 pts7th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2400 Cardinal Drive
City East Chicago
ZIP Code 46312
District 1802880
NCES School ID 180288000368
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 46312

Understanding the community around George Washington Elementary Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $39,434
Per Capita Income $22,539
Poverty Rate 24.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.0%
High School or Higher 73.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $84,900
Median Rent $779
Owner-Occupied 43.8%
Renter-Occupied 56.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for George Washington Elementary Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 47.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 55.5%
Hispanic/Latino 41.4%
Two or More Races 2.2%
White 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 413
Teachers (FTE) 26.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for George Washington Elementary Sch?
George Washington Elementary Sch has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend George Washington Elementary Sch?
George Washington Elementary Sch has 413 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1.
What grades does George Washington Elementary Sch serve?
George Washington Elementary Sch serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does George Washington Elementary Sch receive per student?
George Washington Elementary Sch receives $16,489 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around George Washington Elementary Sch in 46312 ▼
Avg Home Value
$129,310
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,021
1-Year Change
+2.2%
% Renters
56.2%

Other Schools in 46312

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026