- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · South Bend, IN
Navarre Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Navarre Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181029001679
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Navarre Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 7
- middle schools in South Bend · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.9:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 82.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Navarre Middle School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Navarre Middle School ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in South Bend, IN.
School address
District: South Bend Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181029001679 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-119 students YoY
Navarre Middle School shrank from 519 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (-22.9%).
Teacher FTE added 48.2 → 61.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-119 students YoY 181029001679 · South Bend, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 7.9:1 · 82.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Adams High School (1,966 students)
Navarre Middle School shrank from 519 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (-22.9%). Teacher FTE added 48.2 → 61.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Navarre Middle 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
- Jefferson Trad 591
Jefferson Traditional School
591 students
- This school 378
Navarre Middle School
378 students
What this shows Navarre Middle School reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Navarre Middle School compares
Navarre Middle School 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 | 7.9:1 | ▼ 50% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.7% | ▲ 67% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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.
Staffing depth
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 2% in Indiana - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
169
in-school suspensions + 249 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 44.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 110.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.4%
African American 36.8%
White 7.7%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Navarre Middle 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 Navarre Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Traditional School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Navarre Middle 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
- 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
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
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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Navarre Middle School
How many students attend Navarre Middle School?
Navarre Middle School has 378 students enrolled. It is a middle school in South Bend, IN. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), down 119.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Navarre Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Navarre Middle School is 7.9:1, which is 50% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 50% 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 Navarre Middle School?
82.7% of students at Navarre Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Navarre Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Navarre Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment, in South Bend, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Navarre Middle School?
Navarre Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Navarre Middle School rank among middle schools in South Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Navarre Middle School ranks #2 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 Navarre Middle 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.