Enrollment
443
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Bend, IN
Kennedy Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kennedy Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181029001663
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennedy Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in South Bend · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennedy Academy has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Academy ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in South Bend, IN.
School address
District: South Bend Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181029001663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kennedy Academy compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kennedy Academy
Kennedy Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in South Bend, Indiana, enrolling 443 students.
At 14.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 443 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 535 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #72.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding South Bend Community School Corp spends $16,803 per pupil, 39% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among South Bend's elementary schools, it stands alongside Success Academy Primary School (610 students): Kennedy Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 14.2:1).
South Bend Community School Corp also operates Adams High School (1,966 students) and Riley High School (1,238 students) alongside Kennedy Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kennedy Academy compares
Kennedy Academy on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▲ 8% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Indiana - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,803
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 35.4%
African American 29.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 35.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Kennedy Academy is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Bend Community School Corp, which includes Kennedy Academy.
$16,803
Per student
+39%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.2%
State 54.6%
Federal 16.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Kennedy Academy 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Traditional School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kennedy Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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 elementary schools in South Bend
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Success Academy Primary School
Standard public school
610 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Monroe Elementary School
Standard public school
519 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Madison S.T.E.a.M. Academy
Standard public school
431 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Darden Elementary School
Standard public school
375 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary School
Standard public school
315 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~443 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Academy
How many students attend Kennedy Academy?
Kennedy Academy has 443 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Bend, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Academy is 14.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% 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 Kennedy Academy?
53.7% of students at Kennedy Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennedy Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kennedy Academy is White at 35.4% of enrollment, in South Bend, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennedy Academy?
Kennedy Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kennedy Academy rank among elementary schools in South Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Academy ranks #1 of 6 elementary 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 elementary schools in South Bend on the city page.
Is Kennedy Academy a good school?
Kennedy Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in South Bend Community School Corp?
Besides Kennedy 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.
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