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South Bend Virtual School

740 North Eddy St, South Bend, IN 46617South Bend Community School Corp →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–12Non-Charter
321
Students
Total enrolled
$19,452
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 36% vs nat'l
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 8% vs nat'l
30/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 40% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 321 students in grades KG–12 in South Bend, Indiana.
36% above average funding
District spends $19,452 per pupil, 36% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 30th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

South Bend Virtual School is a mid-sized other in South Bend, Indiana, serving grades KG–12 with 321 students. The district invests $19,452 per student — 36% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 45% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 30/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at South Bend Virtual School

321
Total Students
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
45%
Free Lunch
23
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution151 male · 170 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility45%
National avg 52% · 144 students
Student Composition
31%
21%
35%
11%
Asian2%
White31%
Hispanic / Latino21%
Black35%
Multiracial11%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 181029002699

Academic Outcomes at South Bend Virtual School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
30
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 30th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 2th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 46617

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,452Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,452
State avg
$15,078
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,559
Student Support$3,696
Administration$2,334
Operations$2,918
Other$1,945
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,452 spent per student, an estimated $8,617 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
29%
State government
54.6%
Local (property tax)
29.2%
Federal programs
16.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,452/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (30/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Harrison Elementary SchoolMadison S.T.E.A.M. AcademyClay International AcademyDarden Elementary School
+12 more
↓
Middle
Jackson Middle SchoolNavarre Middle SchoolJefferson Traditional SchoolLaSalle Academy
+2 more
↓
High School
Adams High SchoolRiley High SchoolWashington High SchoolClay High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountySt. Joseph County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSouth Bend Community School Corp →
Phone: (574)393-6169
NCES ID: 181029002699
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in South Bend seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
Adams High School
1,976 students · 09–12
● 40 opp56% FRL
High
Riley High School
992 students · 09–12
● 37 opp67% FRL
High
Washington High School
834 students · 09–12
79% FRL
Elem
Harrison Elementary School
654 students · PK–05
91% FRL
High
Clay High School
628 students · 09–12
● 41 opp65% FRL
Elem
Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy
618 students · KG–05
● 31 opp93% FRL
Elem
Clay International Academy
571 students · PK–08
● 41 opp69% FRL
Mid
Jackson Middle School
528 students · 06–08
● 48 opp82% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
740 North Eddy St, South Bend, IN 46617
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.