Success Academy Primary School

Charter School 604 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Success Academy Primary School, located at 3408 Ardmore Trail in South Bend, Indiana, is a public charter school that serves as a cornerstone of the local educational community. The school is known for its commitment to high academic standards and a structured environment designed to foster both intellectual growth and character development in its students. By focusing on a rigorous curriculum, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and prepare children for long-term success in middle school, high school, and beyond.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on cultivating a supportive and disciplined culture. Success Academy is characterized by its dedicated staff and an active partnership with families, ensuring that students receive the social-emotional guidance necessary to thrive. Through its mission-driven approach, the school strives to empower its young learners to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens, making it a distinct choice for families in the South Bend area looking for an intensive and focused primary education.

604

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Success Academy Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	72
Black	241
Two or More	90
American Indian	2

Black
241 (39.9 %)
White
199 (32.9 %)
Two or More
90 (14.9 %)
Hispanic
72 (11.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Success Academy Primary School
Phone:	(574)299-9800
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	604
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	413
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Success Academy Primary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	98
Grade 1	107
Grade 2	101
Grade 3	102
Grade 4	96
Grade 5	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Success Academy Primary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	290	48%
Male	314	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)