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 2024 school year, there are 23 public elementary schools serving 10,641 students in South Bend Community School Corp School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Indiana.
Public Elementary Schools in South Bend Community School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
31 Schools
1,414 Schools
# Students
15,789 Students
663,311 Students
# Teachers
1,244 Teachers
42,194 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
South Bend Community School Corp School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 73% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#339 out of 392 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
43%
Graduation Rate
73%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.54
# American Indian Students
34 Students
1,057 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
136 Students
18,652 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,818 Students
87,160 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
13%
# Black Students
5,874 Students
86,117 Students
% Black Students
37%
13%
# White Students
4,283 Students
432,567 Students
% White Students
27%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
627 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,636 Students
37,131 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
665
16,100
# Students in K Grade:
1,157
74,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,074
74,314
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,111
75,414
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,143
74,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,166
75,161
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,123
75,204
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,090
76,895
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,148
49,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,157
50,991
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,281
4,841
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,304
5,220
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,145
5,404
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,182
5,616
# Ungraded Students:
43
113
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,546 is higher than the state median of $13,179. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,136 is higher than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$230 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$223 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,546
$13,179
Spending / Student
$14,136
$12,810
Best South Bend Community School Corp School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Academy
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
609 N Olive St
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-3100
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-3100
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Rank: #22.
Swanson Traditional School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17677 Parker Dr
South Bend, IN 46635
(574) 393-2700
South Bend, IN 46635
(574) 393-2700
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #33.
Lasalle Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2701 W Elwood
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-4700
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Rank: #44.
Marshall Traditional School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1433 Byron Drive
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 393-2100
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 393-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #55.
South Bend Virtual School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
740 North Eddy St
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 393-6169
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 393-6169
Grades: K-12
| 415 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Traditional School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
528 S Eddy St
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 393-4100
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 393-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 499 students
Rank: #77.
Darden Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18645 Janet St
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 243-7335
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 243-7335
Grades: K-5
| 517 students
Rank: #88.
Clay International Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
52900 Lily Rd
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 393-4300
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 393-4300
Grades: K-8
| 490 students
Rank: #99.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
228 N Greenlawn Ave
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 393-3300
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 393-3300
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Rank: #1010.
Marquette Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1818 Bergan St
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-2400
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 426 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Nuner Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2716 Pleasant St
South Bend, IN 46615
(574) 393-2600
South Bend, IN 46615
(574) 393-2600
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55400 Quince Rd
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-2800
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: #1313.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Eisenhower Dr
South Bend, IN 46615
(574) 393-4400
South Bend, IN 46615
(574) 393-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 391 students
Rank: #1414.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
312 Donmoyer Ave
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 393-2500
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 393-2500
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1425 E Calvert St
South Bend, IN 46613
(574) 393-2300
South Bend, IN 46613
(574) 393-2300
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Rank: #1616.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5001 S Miami Rd
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 393-4500
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 393-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 553 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Coquillard Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1245 N Sheridan St
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-2000
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Muessel Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1021 Blaine St
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-3400
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
56660 Oak Rd
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-3700
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #2020.
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4404 Elwood
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-3900
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 544 students
Rank: #2121.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3302 Western Ave
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-3000
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 693 students
Rank: #2222.
Navarre Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4702 W Ford St
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-4600
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 577 students
Rank: #2323.
Madison S.t.e.a.m. Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
832 N Lafayette Blvd
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 393-3200
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 393-3200
Grades: K-5
| 633 students
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