Enrollment
209
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Bend, IN
Studebaker Center
Federal NCES profile for Studebaker Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181029002574
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Studebaker Center earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 15
- schools in South Bend · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Studebaker Center has class sizes smaller than 90% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Studebaker Center ranks #1 of 15 schools in South Bend, IN.
School address
District: South Bend Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181029002574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Studebaker Center compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Studebaker Center
Studebaker Center is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in South Bend, Indiana, enrolling 209 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.6:1, Studebaker Center is leaner than roughly 90% of Indiana schools and 27% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 209 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 163 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
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.
Among South Bend's public schools, it stands alongside Harrison Elementary School (555 students): Studebaker Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.6:1 vs 10.5:1).
South Bend Community School Corp also operates Adams High School (1,966 students) and Riley High School (1,238 students) alongside Studebaker Center.
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 Studebaker Center compares
Studebaker Center on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▲ 16% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
209
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 10% in Indiana - lower ratio than 90% 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Bend Community School Corp, which includes Studebaker Center.
$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 Studebaker Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Traditional School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Studebaker Center'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 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
Nuner Fine Arts Academy
Standard public school
489 students 14:1 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
Similar other 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 (~209 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Studebaker Center
How many students attend Studebaker Center?
Studebaker Center has 209 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Bend, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Studebaker Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Studebaker Center is 11.6:1, which is 27% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 26% 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 Studebaker Center?
57.4% of students at Studebaker Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Studebaker Center?
Studebaker Center has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Studebaker Center rank among schools in South Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Studebaker Center ranks #1 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.
Is Studebaker Center a good school?
Studebaker Center earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of 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 Studebaker Center, 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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