At a glance
Reported students
309
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.93
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
399
Dickinson Academy: 309 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
8.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 546
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about Dickinson Academy
Dickinson Academy is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in South Bend. It is one of 31 current school records connected to South Bend Community School Corp. NCES reports 309 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.6:1, below the Indiana median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (57.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.9%). English learners represent 13.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dickinson Academy
- 1How do the reported 8.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.93 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.1%
- Hispanic24.9%
- Black57.9%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in South Bend Community School Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Navarre Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
378 reported students
LaSalle Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
461 reported students
Jackson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
537 reported students
Jefferson Traditional School
Middle · Grades 06–08
591 reported students
Coquillard Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
305 reported students
McKinley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
315 reported students
Public schools near Dickinson Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaSalle Academy Middle · South Bend Community School Corp | 06–08 | 461 | 1.1 mi |
| Navarre Middle School Middle · South Bend Community School Corp | 06–08 | 378 | 1.7 mi |
| Career Academy Middle School Middle · Charter · Career Academy Middle School | 06–08 | 414 | 2.7 mi |
| Jefferson Traditional School Middle · South Bend Community School Corp | 06–08 | 591 | 4.2 mi |
| Jackson Middle School Middle · South Bend Community School Corp | 06–08 | 537 | 6.1 mi |
| John J Young Middle School Middle · School City of Mishawaka | 07–08 | 709 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dickinson Academy
What grades does Dickinson Academy serve?
Dickinson Academy reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in South Bend Community School Corp.
How many students attend Dickinson Academy?
Dickinson Academy reported 309 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 546 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dickinson Academy?
The calculated ratio is 8.6:1, based on 309 students and 35.93 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dickinson Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dickinson Academy is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Dickinson Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dickinson Academy in?
Dickinson Academy is part of South Bend Community School Corp, based in South Bend, IN, which operates 31 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dickinson Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include LaSalle Academy (1.1 mi), Navarre Middle School (1.7 mi), Career Academy Middle School (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.