Enrollment
610
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 180016102583 Charter school
Success Academy Primary School — South Bend, IN
Federal NCES profile for Success Academy Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 10
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: Success Academy Primary School · 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)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-13% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Success Academy Primary School reports 610 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% 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 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 74.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 51% above the Indiana average and 44% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 305 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Success Academy Primary School spends $11,184 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 14.5% from local sources (property taxes), 79.3% from the state, and 6.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Success Academy Primary School 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 13% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.7% | ▲ 51% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 73% | — | — |
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
74.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 51% 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
14:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 28% in Indiana — lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$11,184
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 610 Top 73% in Indiana — larger than 27% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 14:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 74.7% +51% vs state
NCES ID 180016102583
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 305:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Success Academy Primary School, which includes Success Academy Primary School.
$11,184
Per student
-23%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a 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 14:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 12% 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 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in South Bend, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Success Academy Primary School?
Success Academy Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.