Marshall Traditional School

397 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hamilton Traditional School, located in South Bend, Indiana, operates as a specialized magnet school within the South Bend Community School Corporation. The school is defined by its commitment to a "back-to-basics" educational philosophy, which emphasizes a structured learning environment, high academic standards, and traditional instructional methods. By prioritizing core subjects—such as reading, writing, and mathematics—through teacher-led instruction, the school aims to provide a rigorous foundation that prepares students for success in higher-level academics.

Beyond its academic focus, Hamilton Traditional School cultivates a strong sense of community and school identity, often requiring uniforms to foster a professional atmosphere and minimize social distractions. The school’s curriculum is designed to balance traditional values with modern learning expectations, promoting self-discipline and accountability among its student body. For families seeking a predictable, disciplined, and content-heavy educational experience within a public school setting, Hamilton serves as a distinct alternative to the neighborhood-based school model.

397

Total Students

27.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marshall Traditional School
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	73
Black	86
Asian	2
Two or More	68
American Indian	2

White
166 (41.8 %)
Black
86 (21.7 %)
Hispanic
73 (18.4 %)
Two or More
68 (17.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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)393-2100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 66