Enrollment
610
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Bend, IN
Success Academy Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Success Academy Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180016102583Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Success Academy Primary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in South Bend · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 74.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Success Academy Primary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Success Academy Primary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in South Bend, IN.
School address
District: Success Academy Primary School · Indiana
NCES ID 180016102583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Success Academy Primary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Success Academy Primary School
Success Academy Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in South Bend, Indiana, enrolling 610 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 74.7% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 610 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 309 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #228, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among South Bend's elementary schools, it stands alongside Monroe Elementary School (519 students): Success Academy Primary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 17.3:1).
Success Academy Primary School is a single-school charter district, so Success Academy Primary School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Success Academy Primary School compares
Success Academy Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.7% | ▲ 51% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in Indiana - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$11,046
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
African American 44.9%
White 24.4%
Two or More 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Success Academy Primary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Success Academy Primary School, which includes Success Academy Primary School.
$11,046
Per student
-9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.5%
State 79.3%
Federal 6.2%
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.
Similar elementary schools in South Bend
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Monroe Elementary School
Standard public school
519 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Academy
Standard public school
443 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Madison S.T.E.a.M. Academy
Standard public school
431 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Darden Elementary School
Standard public school
375 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary School
Standard public school
315 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~610 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Success Academy Primary School
How many students attend Success Academy Primary School?
Success Academy Primary School has 610 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Bend, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Success Academy Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Success Academy Primary School is 14.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% 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 Success Academy Primary School?
74.7% of students at Success Academy Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Success Academy Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Success Academy Primary School is African American at 44.9% of enrollment, in South Bend, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Success Academy Primary School?
Success Academy Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Success Academy Primary School rank among elementary schools in South Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Success Academy Primary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary 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 elementary schools in South Bend on the city page.
Is Success Academy Primary School a good school?
Success Academy Primary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. 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 Success Academy Primary School?
None; Success Academy Primary School is a single-school charter district, and Success Academy Primary School is its only campus.
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