Lafayette Early Childhood Center

South Bend Community School Corp
245 N Lombardy Dr
South Bend, IN 46619
63 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Lafayette Early Childhood Center, located at 245 N Lombardy Dr in South Bend, Indiana, is a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational years of development. As part of the South Bend Community School Corporation, the center focuses exclusively on early childhood education, providing a structured yet nurturing environment designed to prepare young children for their transition into elementary school. By emphasizing play-based learning and social-emotional growth, the school aims to instill a love for discovery in its youngest learners.

The center is highly regarded for its commitment to inclusive practices and individualized instruction, catering to a diverse student population with varying developmental needs. With a curriculum tailored to build essential literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills, Lafayette Early Childhood Center serves as a vital resource for families in the South Bend area. Its dedicated staff works closely with both students and parents to create a supportive community that fosters academic readiness and sets the groundwork for long-term educational success.
63
Total Students
0.1
Full-Time Teachers
450.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    35 (55.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (20.6 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (14.3 %)
  • White
    6 (9.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
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)283-8127
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 63
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 0.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 450.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 63
Gender Ratio