Washington Elementary School in East Chicago, Indiana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Washington Elementary School is a suburban public school in East Chicago, Indiana that is part of School City Of East Chicago. It serves 433 students in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.7:1. Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 6

433 Students

34 Teachers

2400 Cardinal Dr

East Chicago, IN 46312 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Washington Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Lewis

Ms. Mcfadden

Mrs. Miller

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Washington Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

96%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Washington Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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