Success Academy Primary School

3408 Ardmore Trail
South Bend, IN 46628
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Bottom 50%
Serving 572 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Success Academy Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Success Academy Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Success Academy Primary School's student population of 572 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
572 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers

School Rankings

Success Academy Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Success Academy Primary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1602 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
17%
38%
11%
41%
10-14%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
41%
13%
White
29%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Success Academy Primary School's ranking?
Success Academy Primary School is ranked #1602 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Success Academy Primary School often compared to?
Success Academy Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marquette Montessori Academy, Kennedy Academy, Swanson Traditional School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Success Academy Primary School?
572 students attend Success Academy Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Success Academy Primary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Success Academy Primary School?
Success Academy Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Success Academy Primary School offer ?
Success Academy Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Success Academy Primary School part of?
Success Academy Primary School is part of Success Academy Primary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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