Enrollment
378
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Navarre Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Navarre Middle School
Navarre Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in South Bend, Indiana, enrolling 378 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.9:1, Navarre Middle School is leaner than roughly 98% of Indiana schools and 50% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 82.7% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 378 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.
Among 231 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and African American (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
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.
Discipline events run high: 418 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 378 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among South Bend's middle schools, it stands alongside Jefferson Traditional School (591 students): Navarre Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7.9:1 vs 15.6:1).
South Bend Community School Corp also operates Adams High School (1,966 students) and Riley High School (1,238 students) alongside Navarre Middle School.
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 Navarre Middle School compares
Navarre Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Bend Community School Corp, which includes Navarre Middle School.
$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 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
- 1,966
- 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 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
Similar middle 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 (~378 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Navarre Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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