Dickinson Academy
309 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy, located in South Bend, Indiana, is a specialized magnet school within the South Bend Community School Corporation that focuses on integrating rigorous academics with comprehensive arts education. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the academy is designed to foster both intellectual and creative development. The school offers a unique curriculum where students engage in daily instruction in various artistic disciplines, including music, visual arts, dance, and theater, ensuring that creativity is woven into their core educational experience.
Beyond its focus on the arts, Dickinson is dedicated to building a supportive community that emphasizes personal growth and civic responsibility. The school frequently hosts public performances, exhibitions, and community events, which serve as a platform for students to showcase their talents and gain real-world experience. By combining a traditional academic foundation with high-level artistic training, Dickinson Fine Arts Academy strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to excel in high school and beyond, regardless of their ultimate career paths.
Beyond its focus on the arts, Dickinson is dedicated to building a supportive community that emphasizes personal growth and civic responsibility. The school frequently hosts public performances, exhibitions, and community events, which serve as a platform for students to showcase their talents and gain real-world experience. By combining a traditional academic foundation with high-level artistic training, Dickinson Fine Arts Academy strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to excel in high school and beyond, regardless of their ultimate career paths.
309
Total Students
35.9
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic | 77 |
| Black | 179 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 30 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Black179 (57.9%)
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Hispanic77 (24.9%)
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Two or More30 (9.7%)
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White19 (6.1%)
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Asian3 (1.0%)
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American Indian1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | South Bend Community School Corp |
| Phone: | (574)393-3900 |
| Grade Range: | K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 309 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 35.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 233 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 5
60
Grade 6
44
Grade 7
107
Grade 8
98
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 60 |
| Grade 6 | 44 |
| Grade 7 | 107 |
| Grade 8 | 98 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 140 | 45.3% |
| Male | 169 | 54.7% |
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