- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Bend, IN
Nuner Fine Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for Nuner Fine Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181029001664
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nuner Fine Arts Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #11 of 15
- schools in South Bend · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Nuner Fine Arts Academy has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nuner Fine Arts Academy ranks #11 of 15 schools in South Bend, IN.
School address
District: South Bend Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181029001664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Nuner Fine Arts Academy held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 181029001664 · South Bend, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 14:1 · 83.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Adams High School (1,966 students)
Nuner Fine Arts Academy held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Nuner Fine Arts 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 489
Nuner Fine Arts Academy
489 students
What this shows Nuner Fine Arts Academy reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nuner Fine Arts Academy compares
Nuner Fine Arts Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 68% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Indiana - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.3%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.1%
White 28.0%
Two or More 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Nuner Fine Arts 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 Nuner Fine Arts Academy 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Traditional School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nuner Fine Arts 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 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
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
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
383 students 12:1 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.
Similar enrollment (~489 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nuner Fine Arts Academy
How many students attend Nuner Fine Arts Academy?
Nuner Fine Arts Academy has 489 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Bend, IN. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nuner Fine Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Nuner Fine Arts Academy is 14:1, which is 12% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% 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 Nuner Fine Arts Academy?
83.3% of students at Nuner Fine Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nuner Fine Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at Nuner Fine Arts Academy is African American at 40.1% of enrollment, in South Bend, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nuner Fine Arts Academy?
Nuner Fine Arts Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Nuner Fine Arts Academy rank among schools in South Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Nuner Fine Arts Academy ranks #11 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 Nuner Fine Arts 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.