- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Kennedy Academy shrank from 520 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 181029001663 · South Bend, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 14.8:1 · 53.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Adams High School (1,966 students)
Kennedy Academy shrank from 520 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Kennedy 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 443
Kennedy Academy
443 students
What this shows Kennedy Academy reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennedy Academy compares
Kennedy Academy is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,238
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~443 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), down 40.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.