Life Christian Steam Academy
Gary , IN
PrivateElementary · Grades Pre-K–5
Test scores
Indiana Department of Education · ILEARN
English language arts
16 students tested18.8% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency0
- At proficiency3
- Approaching proficiency8
- Below proficiency5
Math
16 students tested37.5% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency0
- At proficiency6
- Approaching proficiency6
- Below proficiency4
Science
4 students testedProficiency was suppressed in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency***
- At proficiency***
- Approaching proficiency***
- Below proficiency***
| Measure | 2023–24 | 2024–25 | 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students tested | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Proficient | *** | *** | *** |
Social studies (grade 5)
3 students testedProficiency was suppressed in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency***
- At proficiency***
- Approaching proficiency***
- Below proficiency***
ELA, math, and social studies cannot be compared with years before 2025–26.
*** means fewer than 10 students tested.
Attendance
Indiana Department of Education
27.5% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total student count | 27 | 48 | 51 |
| Chronically absent | 33.3% · 9 | 41.7% · 20 | 27.5% · 14 |
Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.
School Profile
Location
Suburb, Large
Religious Affiliation
Christian
Christian (no specific denomination)
Student Body
Coed
Enrollment
44 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Principal
Crystal Moore
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino0.0%
White2.3%
Black or African American97.7%
Asian0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
Tuition & Scholarships
Indiana scholarships accepted
Choice Scholarship
Reported to the Indiana Department of Education. Acceptance does not determine a student’s eligibility or award amount.
Private school survey
PSS ID A2301195
- Community
- Suburb, Large
- Religious orientation
- Christian (no specific denomination)
- School type
- Other religious, unaffiliated
- Student body
- Coed
- Enrollment
- 44 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.0:1
- Daily instruction
- 6.5 hours
Student demographics
Hispanic/Latino0.0%
White2.3%
Black or African American97.7%
Asian0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
Sources
- NCES Private School Survey · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Indiana School Directory · Indiana Department of Education · 2026-06-08
- Indiana ILEARN · Indiana Department of Education · 2023–24, 2024–25, 2025–26
- Indiana Chronic Absenteeism · Indiana Department of Education · 2024–25