Success Academy Primary School

Summary:

Success Academy Primary School is a public charter elementary school serving 604 students in grades K-5 in South Bend, Indiana, which is part of the South Bend Community School Corp district.

While Success Academy Primary School is part of the same district as nearby schools like Clay International Academy, McKinley Elementary School, and Marquette Montessori Academy, its performance lags significantly behind its peers. The school has consistently low academic proficiency rates in English Language Arts (16.15%) and Math (25.77%), which are well below the state averages of 38.6% and 52.4% respectively. Additionally, Success Academy Primary School has very high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 32.8% to 42.9% over the past three years, compared to the nearby schools which range from 11.5% to 56.4%.

Other key factors that differentiate Success Academy Primary School include its higher percentage of African American students (39.9%) compared to the nearby schools, and its very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.98% to 78.48% over the past three years. While the school has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $7,275 in 2018-2019 to $10,412 in 2021-2022, this is still lower than the nearby schools, which range from $12,271 to $17,902 per student. These challenges suggest that Success Academy Primary School faces unique obstacles compared to its peers, and addressing the underlying issues of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage could be crucial in improving student outcomes at the school.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

3408 Ardmore Trail
South Bend, IN 46628

(574) 299-9800

District: Success Academy Primary School

SchoolDigger Rank:
859^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,412

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 572

Racial breakdown:

African American:

40.9%

White:

28.8%

Two or more races:

16.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Success Academy Primary School ranks worse than 85% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.91. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Success Academy Primary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (40.9%), White (28.8%), two or more races (16.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Success Academy Primary School is 11.9. (See more...)

Compare Success Academy Primary School employs 48 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Success Academy Primary School is $10,412.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Success Academy Primary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Success Academy Primary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Success Academy Primary School 327^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Success Academy Primary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2018	7.58	958^th	1027	6.7%
2019	6.65	976^th	1031	5.3%
2021	6.40	972^nd	1016	4.3%
2022	9.66	925^th	1020	9.3%
2023	12.10	894^th	1016	12.0%
2024	15.91	859^th	1010	15.0%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Success Academy Primary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	167	185	4	50	0	37	443
2017	178	206	3	53	0	35	475
2018	233	281	2	78	0	50	644
2019	223	264	2	77	0	43	609
2020	204	279	1	77	1	62	624
2021	188	275	0	75	1	72	611
2022	198	269	0	59	2	81	609
2023	199	241	0	72	2	90	604
2024	165	234	1	74	2	96	572

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Success Academy Primary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	443	26.0	17.0	72.7
2017	475	25.3	18.7	80
2018	644	38.2	16.8	72.5
2019	609	33.0	18.4	73.7
2020	624	36.5	17.0	71.6
2021	611	34.0	17.9	74
2022	609	43.0	14.1	75.7
2023	604	43.0	14.0	78.5
2024	572	48.0	11.9	67

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Success Academy Primary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	443	26.0	17.0	72.7
2017	475	25.3	18.7	80
2018	644	38.2	16.8	72.5
2019	609	33.0	18.4	73.7
2020	624	36.5	17.0	71.6
2021	611	34.0	17.9	74
2022	609	43.0	14.1	75.7
2023	604	43.0	14.0	78.5
2024	572	48.0	11.9	67

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Success Academy Primary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,025 (14.1%)	$6,250 (85.9%)	$7,275
2020	$837 (11.2%)	$6,626 (88.8%)	$7,462
2021	$2,456 (25.2%)	$7,282 (74.8%)	$9,738
2022	$2,599 (25.0%)	$7,813 (75.0%)	$10,412

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Success Academy Primary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 976^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 894^th of 1016 Elementary schools	6.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Success Academy Primary School)	10.3	12.1	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Success Academy Primary School)	10.3	12.1	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Success Academy Primary School)	23.4	37.4	14%
3rd Grade Math (Success Academy Primary School)	23.4	37.4	14%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Success Academy Primary School)	9.6	9.2	0.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Success Academy Primary School)	9.6	9.2	0.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Success Academy Primary School)	16.9	25.3	8.4%
4th Grade Math (Success Academy Primary School)	16.9	25.3	8.4%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Success Academy Primary School)	13.3	11.5	1.8%
4th Grade Science (Success Academy Primary School)	13.3	11.5	1.8%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Success Academy Primary School)	23.5	13.2	10.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Success Academy Primary School)	23.5	13.2	10.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Success Academy Primary School)	19.1	11	8.1%
5th Grade Math (Success Academy Primary School)	19.1	11	8.1%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Success Academy Primary School)	15.9	5.5	10.4%
5th Grade Social Studies (Success Academy Primary School)	15.9	5.5	10.4%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	609	604	0.8%
African American	264	241	8.7%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	77	72	6.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	223	199	10.8%
Two or More Races	43	90	109.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.7%	78.5%	4.7%

Schools Near Success Academy Primary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Success Academy Primary School	Public, Charter	K-5	3408 Ardmore Trail	South Bend	46628	St. Joseph County	Success Academy Primary School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(574) 299-9800	572	48	11.9	67.0%	165 (28.8%)	234 (40.9%)	74 (12.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	96 (16.8%)	15.9	859^th of 1010 public elementary schools	15.0%		12.1	894^th of 1016 public elementary schools	12.0%	35	14.7	18.8	15.3		16.2	41.1	16.3	17.7		25.8	12.9	$10,412	$2,599	$7,813
Coquillard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1245 N Sheridan St	South Bend	46628	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 393-2000	271	40	6.6	70.5%	36 (13.3%)	166 (61.3%)	47 (17.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.4%)	4.4	1005^th of 1010 public elementary schools	0.5%		5.3	993^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	2.3%	12	4.7	4.4	12.8		7.0	4.7	6.5	2.6		4.7	5.3	$15,965	$4,454	$11,511
Kennedy Academy	Public	K-5	609 N Olive St	South Bend	46628	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 393-3100	480	33	14.5	54.8%	171 (35.6%)	149 (31.0%)	113 (23.5%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.9%)	67.6	320^th of 1010 public elementary schools	68.3%		66.6	341^st of 1016 public elementary schools	66.4%	21	49.0	48.2	54.3		50.5	55.1	47.1	41.5		48.0	44.7	$12,271	$2,642	$9,629
Lafayette Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	245 N Lombardy Dr	South Bend	46619	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 283-8127	5	1	4.5		1 (20.0%)	3 (60.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$9,226	$2,026	$7,200
Harrison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3302 Western Ave	South Bend	46619	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 393-3000	601	77	7.8	78.5%	24 (4.0%)	219 (36.4%)	323 (53.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (5.7%)	7	971^st of 1010 public elementary schools	3.9%		6.3	978^th of 1016 public elementary schools	3.7%	7	7.4	4.4	12.4		8.0	23.2	11.1	8.9		14.9	6.7	$13,512	$3,630	$9,882
Muessel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1021 Blaine St	South Bend	46616	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 393-3400	274	53	5.1	70.1%	47 (17.2%)	171 (62.4%)	20 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (12.8%)	4.1	1006^th of 1010 public elementary schools	0.4%		3.9	1015^th of 1016 public elementary schools	0.1%	9	6.3	5.7	4.9		5.7	6.3	5.7	4.9		5.7	5.0	$17,902	$5,845	$12,057
Marquette Montessori Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	1818 Bergan St	South Bend	46628	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	Yes	No	Yes	(574) 393-2400	403	35	11.5	57.6%	152 (37.7%)	145 (36.0%)	39 (9.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (15.9%)	21.8	791^st of 1010 public elementary schools	21.7%		24	783^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	22.9%	8	20.5	25.6	36.4	10.7	23.7	20.5	23.1	15.2	0.0	15.8	36.4	$15,081	$3,616	$11,465
Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	56660 Oak Rd	South Bend	46619	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 393-3700	368	43	8.5	63.9%	63 (17.1%)	141 (38.3%)	134 (36.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.9%)	4.5	1004^th of 1010 public elementary schools	0.6%		4.5	1007^th of 1016 public elementary schools	0.9%	3	5.7	2.8	5.5		4.5	9.4	4.3	9.1		7.3	7.3	$14,290	$3,791	$10,499
Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy	Public	K-5	832 N Lafayette Blvd	South Bend	46601	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 393-3200	565	50	11.2	95.4%	55 (9.7%)	274 (48.5%)	161 (28.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (12.7%)	7	970^th of 1010 public elementary schools	4.0%		6.2	983^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	3.2%	13	12.8	12.5	13.6		12.9	11.7	3.9	10.2		8.4	6.8	$13,267	$3,530	$9,737
Success Academy at Boys and Girls Club	Public, Charter	K-5	502 E Sample St	South Bend	46601	St. Joseph County	Success Academy at Boys and Girls Club	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(574) 299-9800	89	12	7.4	75.3%	17 (19.1%)	52 (58.4%)	10 (11.2%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (10.1%)	5.6	992^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	1.8%					(n/a)	0.0	9.1	20.0		10.0	0.0	0.0	0.0		0.0	6.7

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In the 2023-24 school year, 572 students attended Success Academy Primary School.

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Students at Success Academy Primary School are 41% African American, 29% White, 17% Two or more races, 13% Hispanic.

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Success Academy Primary School ranks in the bottom 15.0% of Indiana elementary schools.

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