At a glance
Reported students
591
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.94
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
399
Jefferson Traditional School: 591 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
16:1 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
- 497
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
What the reported data says about Jefferson Traditional School
Jefferson Traditional School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in South Bend. It is one of 31 current school records connected to South Bend Community School Corp. NCES reports 591 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, close to 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 (42%) and White (26.4%). English learners represent 5.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.1%. 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 Jefferson Traditional School
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.94 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
- 5.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.4%
- Hispanic17.6%
- Black42%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13.2%
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.
Jackson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
537 reported students
LaSalle Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
461 reported students
Navarre Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
378 reported students
Dickinson Academy
Middle · Grades 05–08
309 reported students
Harrison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
555 reported students
Edison Middle School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
551 reported students
Public schools near Jefferson Traditional School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John J Young Middle School Middle · School City of Mishawaka | 07–08 | 709 | 2.6 mi |
| LaSalle Academy Middle · South Bend Community School Corp | 06–08 | 461 | 3.2 mi |
| Jackson Middle School Middle · South Bend Community School Corp | 06–08 | 537 | 3.3 mi |
| Navarre Middle School Middle · South Bend Community School Corp | 06–08 | 378 | 4 mi |
| Dickinson Academy Middle · South Bend Community School Corp | 05–08 | 309 | 4.2 mi |
| Schmucker Middle School Middle · Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp | 06–08 | 1,041 | 6.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Traditional School
What grades does Jefferson Traditional School serve?
Jefferson Traditional School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in South Bend Community School Corp.
How many students attend Jefferson Traditional School?
Jefferson Traditional School reported 591 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 497 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jefferson Traditional School?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 591 students and 36.94 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 Jefferson Traditional School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jefferson Traditional School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on South Bend Community School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Jefferson Traditional School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
59.4% 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 Jefferson Traditional School in?
Jefferson Traditional School 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 Jefferson Traditional School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John J Young Middle School (2.6 mi), LaSalle Academy (3.2 mi), Jackson Middle School (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.