- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · South Bend, IN
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for Dickinson Fine Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181029001661
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 7
- middle schools in South Bend · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 84.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy has class sizes smaller than 93% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dickinson Fine Arts Academy ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in South Bend, IN.
School address
District: South Bend Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181029001661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+70 students YoY
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy grew from 449 students in 2022-23 to 519 in 2023-24 (+15.6%).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+70 students YoY 181029001661 · South Bend, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 10.7:1 · 84.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Adams High School (1,966 students)
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy grew from 449 students in 2022-23 to 519 in 2023-24 (+15.6%). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adams High Sch
Adams High School
1,966 students
- Riley High Sch
Riley High School
1,238 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
795 students
- Clay High Scho 628
Clay High School
628 students
- Jefferson Trad 591
Jefferson Traditional School
591 students
- This school 309
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy
309 students
What this shows Dickinson Fine Arts Academy reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dickinson Fine Arts Academy compares
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 33% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 70% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 7% in Indiana - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
96.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,587
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 242 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 109.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 57.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
Two or More 9.7%
White 6.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Dickinson Fine Arts Academy is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Bend Community School Corp reports $17,587 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dickinson Fine Arts Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Traditional School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dickinson Fine Arts Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in South Bend
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Jefferson Traditional School
Standard public school
591 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Edison Middle School
Standard public school
551 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Jackson Middle School
Standard public school
537 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Lasalle Academy
Standard public school
461 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Career Academy Middle School
Standard public school
414 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
Navarre Middle School
Standard public school
378 students 7.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dickinson Fine Arts Academy
How many students attend Dickinson Fine Arts Academy?
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy has 309 students enrolled. It is a middle school in South Bend, IN. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), up 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dickinson Fine Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dickinson Fine Arts Academy is 10.7:1, which is 33% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dickinson Fine Arts Academy?
84.0% of students at Dickinson Fine Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dickinson Fine Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at Dickinson Fine Arts Academy is African American at 57.9% of enrollment, in South Bend, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dickinson Fine Arts Academy?
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dickinson Fine Arts Academy rank among middle schools in South Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Dickinson Fine Arts Academy ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in South Bend, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in South Bend on the city page.
What other schools are in South Bend Community School Corp?
Besides Dickinson Fine Arts Academy, South Bend Community School Corp also operates Adams High School (1,966 students), Riley High School (1,238 students), and Washington High School (795 students). See the South Bend Community School Corp district page for the complete list.