MUESSEL PRIMARY CENTER
Muessel Primary Center is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South Bend Community School Corp school district, located in South Bend, IN with about 378 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Muessel Primary Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Muessel Primary Center, located on Blaine Street in South Bend, Indiana, is a public school within the South Bend Community School Corporation. Serving students in the early stages of their education, the school is designed to provide a foundational learning environment that focuses on academic basics, social-emotional development, and building a strong sense of community for young learners in the West Side neighborhood.
The center is known for its commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to create a supportive atmosphere for a diverse student population. Beyond its core academic curriculum, Muessel often emphasizes partnerships with families and community organizations to ensure that students receive the holistic support needed to succeed as they transition into higher elementary grades. By fostering a nurturing environment, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning and provide the essential tools necessary for its students' future educational journeys.
For more information, contact Muessel Primary Center at (574) 393-3400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
South Bend, IN 46628-2701
(574) 393-3400
MUESSEL PRIMARY CENTER is a public Title I school in South Bend, IN with about 378 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- South Bend Community School Corp
- Total Students:
- 378
- Teachers:
- 17
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 378 students
- Black or African American
- 55.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 21.4%
- White
- 16.1%
- Two or more races
- 7.1%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.