- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Bend, WA
South Bend High School
Federal NCES profile for South Bend High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530810001337
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Bend High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 258
- students enrolled
South Bend High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Bend School District · Washington
NCES ID 530810001337 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
South Bend High School shrank from 266 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE held 17.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 530810001337 · South Bend, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 15.2:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Mike Morris Elementary (286 students)
South Bend High School shrank from 266 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE held 17.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
South Bend High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mike Morris El
Mike Morris Elementary
286 students
- This school
South Bend High School
258 students
- Pacific Virtua 16
Pacific Virtual Learning
16 students
What this shows South Bend High School reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Bend High School compares
South Bend High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 42% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 36% in Washington - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,278
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $20,912
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.1%
White 40.7%
Two or More 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, South Bend High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for South Bend School District reports $21,278 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Bend High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Morris Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pacific Virtual Learning | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to South Bend High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in South Bend
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Bend High School
How many students attend South Bend High School?
South Bend High School has 258 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Bend, WA. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Bend High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Bend High School is 15.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 South Bend High School?
63.9% of students at South Bend High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Bend High School?
The largest demographic group at South Bend High School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment, in South Bend, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Bend High School?
South Bend High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in South Bend School District?
Besides South Bend High School, South Bend School District also operates Mike Morris Elementary (286 students) and Pacific Virtual Learning (16 students). See the South Bend School District district page for the complete list.