School City of East Chicago

District Overview
Headquartered at 1401 E 144th Street in East Chicago, Indiana, the School City of East Chicago is an active, traditional public school district situated within a large suburban setting of the greater Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan area. Serving local families across seven operational facilities, the district delivers a seamless educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Designed to foster academic growth, safety, and strong community connections, the district maintains an accessible presence for parents, students, and educational researchers alike, offering further program insights via its official portal at www.scec.k12.in.us or through administrative inquiries at (219) 391-4100.

The district supports a vibrant and diverse student population of 3,225 enrolled learners, highlighted by rich representation from Hispanic and Black student communities alongside multiracial and ethnic peer groups. To effectively serve this dynamic enrollment, the School City of East Chicago employs a dedicated workforce of nearly 1,125 full-time equivalent staff members. This team features a strong core of 486 full-time equivalent teachers, backed by 127 instructional aides and over 511 support staff personnel. This generous staffing context underscores the district's commitment to low student-to-teacher engagement, individualized classroom assistance, and holistic support services tailored to prepare every student for future success.
7
Total Schools
3,225
Total Students
486.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for School City of East Chicago
Demographic Student Count
White37
Hispanic1,689
Black1,419
Asian3
Two or More71
American Indian4
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    1,689 (52.4%)
  • Black
    1,419 (44.0%)
  • Two or More
    71 (2.2%)
  • White
    37 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.1%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in School City of East Chicago
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle1
High1
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:7
Students:3,225*
Teachers (FTE):486.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.6