- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+118 students YoY
Studebaker Center grew from 209 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (+56.5%).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+118 students YoY 181029002574 · South Bend, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
209 enr · 11.6:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Adams High School (1,966 students)
Studebaker Center grew from 209 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (+56.5%). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Studebaker Center 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 209
Studebaker Center
209 students
What this shows Studebaker Center reports 209 students on the CCD universe file.
How Studebaker Center compares
Studebaker Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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 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
- 1,238
- 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
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 (~209 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), up 118.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.