- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · South Bend, IN
Jefferson Traditional School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Traditional School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181029001682
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Traditional School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #6 of 7
- middle schools in South Bend · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Traditional School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Traditional School ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in South Bend, IN.
School address
District: South Bend Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181029001682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Jefferson Traditional School held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 45.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 181029001682 · South Bend, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 15.6:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Adams High School (1,966 students)
Jefferson Traditional School held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 45.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Traditional School 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
- This school 591
Jefferson Traditional School
591 students
- Harrison Eleme 555
Harrison Elementary School
555 students
What this shows Jefferson Traditional School reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Traditional School compares
Jefferson Traditional School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▲ 16% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Indiana - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.9%
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
23
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 42.0%
White 26.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 13.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Jefferson Traditional School 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 Jefferson Traditional School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harrison Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Traditional School'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
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in South Bend
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy
Standard public school
309 students 10.7:1 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 (~591 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Traditional School
How many students attend Jefferson Traditional School?
Jefferson Traditional School has 591 students enrolled. It is a middle school in South Bend, IN. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Traditional School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Traditional School is 15.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% 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 Jefferson Traditional School?
57.4% of students at Jefferson Traditional School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Traditional School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Traditional School is African American at 42.0% of enrollment, in South Bend, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Traditional School?
Jefferson Traditional School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Jefferson Traditional School rank among middle schools in South Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Traditional School ranks #6 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 Jefferson Traditional School, 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.