Enrollment
149
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 181029001878
Rise Up Academy at Eggleston — South Bend, IN
Federal NCES profile for Rise Up Academy at Eggleston, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 53
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: South Bend Community School Corp · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rise Up Academy at Eggleston compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Rise Up Academy at Eggleston reports 149 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 67.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 36% above the Indiana average and 30% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding South Bend Community School Corp spends $19,238 per pupil district-wide, above the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.2% from local sources (property taxes), 54.6% from the state, and 16.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rise Up Academy at Eggleston compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 36% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 5% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
67.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 36% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
— 27% below state mean
Top 9% in Indiana — lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,238
per pupil, district-wide
— above Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 149 Top 5% in Indiana — larger than 95% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 11.7:1 -27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 67.4% +36% vs state
NCES ID 181029001878
Student demographics
African American 47.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
White 12.8%
Two or More 8.7%
Largest group: African American at 47.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 16
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Bend Community School Corp, which includes Rise Up Academy at Eggleston.
$19,238
Per student
+32%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Rise Up Academy at Eggleston
How many students attend Rise Up Academy at Eggleston?
Rise Up Academy at Eggleston has 149 students enrolled. It is a high school in South Bend, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rise Up Academy at Eggleston?
The student-teacher ratio at Rise Up Academy at Eggleston is 11.7:1, which is 27% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rise Up Academy at Eggleston?
67.4% of students at Rise Up Academy at Eggleston are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rise Up Academy at Eggleston?
The largest demographic group at Rise Up Academy at Eggleston is African American at 47.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in South Bend, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rise Up Academy at Eggleston?
Rise Up Academy at Eggleston has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.