South Bend Community School Corp School District

215 Dr Martin Luther King Jr B
South Bend, IN 46601
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

South Bend Community School Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 14,429 students in South Bend Community School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in South Bend Community School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
31 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
14,429 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
1,445 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

South Bend Community School Corp School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has decreased from 78% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#349 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
14%
38%
21%
41%
16%
34%
76%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
26%
15%
% Black
36%
13%
% White
26%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,917 is higher than the state median of $13,222. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,469 is higher than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$230 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$223 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,917
$13,222
Spending / Student
$15,469
$12,852

Best South Bend Community School Corp School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swanson Traditional School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17677 Parker Dr
South Bend, IN 46635
(574) 393-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #22.
Kennedy Academy
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
609 N Olive St
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-3100
Grades: K-5
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
Lasalle Academy
(Math: 35% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2701 W Elwood
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Rank: #44.
Adams High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
808 S Twyckenham Dr
South Bend, IN 46615
(574) 393-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,987 students
Rank: #55.
Riley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1902 Fellows St
South Bend, IN 46613
(574) 393-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 998 students
Rank: #66.
Marshall Traditional School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1433 Byron Drive
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 393-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #77.
Clay High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
19131 Darden Rd
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 393-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 477 students
Rank: #88.
Darden Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
18645 Janet St
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 243-7335
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #99.
Rise Up Academy At Eggleston
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
740 N Eddy Street
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 393-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson Traditional School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
528 S Eddy St
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 393-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 526 students
Rank: #1111.
Clay International Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
52900 Lily Rd
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 393-4300
Grades: PK-8
| 506 students
Rank: #1212.
Marquette Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1818 Bergan St
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 403 students
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1425 E Calvert St
South Bend, IN 46613
(574) 393-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #1414.
Nuner Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2716 Pleasant St
South Bend, IN 46615
(574) 393-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #1515.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
228 N Greenlawn Ave
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 393-3300
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #1616.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
55400 Quince Rd
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 171 students
Rank: #1717.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
312 Donmoyer Ave
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 393-2500
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
South Bend Virtual School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
740 North Eddy St
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 393-6169
Grades: K-12
| 293 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Washington High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4747 W Washington Ave
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 812 students
Rank: #2020.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3302 Western Ave
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #2121.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 Eisenhower Dr
South Bend, IN 46615
(574) 393-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 319 students
Rank: #2222.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5001 S Miami Rd
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 393-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 440 students
Rank: #2323.
Muessel Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1021 Blaine St
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #2424.
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4404 Elwood
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Coquillard Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1245 N Sheridan St
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
56660 Oak Rd
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #2727.
Madison S.t.e.a.m. Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
832 N Lafayette Blvd
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 393-3200
Grades: K-5
| 565 students
Rank: #2828.
Navarre Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4702 W Ford St
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 400 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
1000 S Michigan Ave
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 235-5437
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
245 N Lombardy Dr
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 283-8127
Grades: PK
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Studebaker Center
724 E Dubail Ave
South Bend, IN 46613
(574) 393-6250
Grades: PK-12
| 327 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Bend Community School Corp School District?
South Bend Community School Corp School District manages 31 public schools serving 14,429 students.
What is the rank of South Bend Community School Corp School District?
South Bend Community School Corp School District is ranked #348 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Bend Community School Corp School District?
36% of South Bend Community School Corp School District students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Bend Community School Corp School District?
South Bend Community School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is South Bend Community School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,469 is higher than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 31 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 14,429 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 76% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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