- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · South Bend, IN
Lasalle Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lasalle Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181029001709
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lasalle Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 7
- middle schools in South Bend · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lasalle Academy has class sizes smaller than 82% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lasalle Academy ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in South Bend, IN.
School address
District: South Bend Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181029001709 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Lasalle Academy shrank from 488 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 181029001709 · South Bend, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 12.8:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Adams High School (1,966 students)
Lasalle Academy shrank from 488 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lasalle 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 461
Lasalle Academy
461 students
What this shows Lasalle Academy reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lasalle Academy compares
Lasalle 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▼ 4% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in Indiana - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
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
7
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.2%
African American 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Lasalle 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 Lasalle Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Traditional School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lasalle 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
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 (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lasalle Academy
How many students attend Lasalle Academy?
Lasalle Academy has 461 students enrolled. It is a middle school in South Bend, IN. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lasalle Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lasalle Academy is 12.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 18% 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 Lasalle Academy?
47.3% of students at Lasalle Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lasalle Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lasalle Academy is White at 41.2% of enrollment, in South Bend, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lasalle Academy?
Lasalle 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 Lasalle Academy rank among middle schools in South Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Lasalle Academy ranks #1 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 Lasalle 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.