- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Bend, IN
Lafayette Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Lafayette Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181029001667
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafayette Early Childhood Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #15 of 15
- schools in South Bend · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 92.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 6
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Early Childhood Center ranks #15 of 15 schools in South Bend, IN.
School address
District: South Bend Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181029001667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Lafayette Early Childhood Center shrank from 63 students in 2022-23 to 5 in 2023-24 (-92.1%).
Teacher FTE added 0.1 → 1.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 181029001667 · South Bend, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
6 enr · 92.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Adams High School (1,966 students)
Lafayette Early Childhood Center shrank from 63 students in 2022-23 to 5 in 2023-24 (-92.1%). Teacher FTE added 0.1 → 1.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lafayette Early Childhood Center 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 6
Lafayette Early Childhood Center
6 students
What this shows Lafayette Early Childhood Center reports 6 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lafayette Early Childhood Center compares
Lafayette Early Childhood Center 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.1% | ▲ 86% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 6 | top 100% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
Largest group: African American at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Lafayette Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
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 Lafayette Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Riley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Washington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Clay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Jefferson Traditional School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lafayette Early Childhood Center'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 other schools in South Bend
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Harrison Elementary School
Standard public school
555 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Clay International Academy
Standard public school
496 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Nuner Fine Arts Academy
Standard public school
489 students 14:1 students per teacher
Marquette Montessori Academy
Standard public school
431 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Marshall Traditional School
Standard public school
400 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Swanson Traditional School
Standard public school
399 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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.
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Lafayette Early Childhood Center?
Lafayette Early Childhood Center has 6 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Bend, IN. CCD year-over-year: 63 (2022-23) → 5 (2023-24), down 58.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lafayette Early Childhood Center?
92.1% of students at Lafayette Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafayette Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Lafayette Early Childhood Center is African American at 66.7% of enrollment, in South Bend, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafayette Early Childhood Center?
Lafayette Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lafayette Early Childhood Center rank among schools in South Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Early Childhood Center ranks #15 of 15 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 schools in South Bend on the city page.
What other schools are in South Bend Community School Corp?
Besides Lafayette Early Childhood Center, 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.