South Bend Virtual School in South Bend, IN

At a glance

Reported students

291

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

15.8

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Indiana other enrollment

71st percentile

Compared with 80 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

399

South Bend Virtual School: 291 reported students.

State peer staffing position

74th percentile

18.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. 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: 407
Teachers (FTE): 12
Student–teacher ratio: 33.9:1

What the reported data says about South Bend Virtual School

South Bend Virtual School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in South Bend. It is one of 31 current school records connected to South Bend Community School Corp. NCES reports 291 students for 2024–25.

Among 80 combined / other schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 126 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.4:1, above the Indiana median of 13.1:1 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 (34%) and White (28.5%). English learners represent 6.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking South Bend Virtual School

1How do the reported 18.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 6.1%
Students with disabilities: 17.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 28.2%
Lunch program: No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White28.5%
Hispanic23%
Black34%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial13.7%

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

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

1 distinct course reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

South Bend SNAP

Other · Grades PK–PK

87 reported students

Lafayette Early Childhood Center

Other · Grades PK–PK

6 reported students

Studebaker Center

Other · Grades PK–12

0 reported students

Muessel Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

295 reported students

Coquillard Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

305 reported students

Dickinson Academy

Middle · Grades 05–08

309 reported students

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Public schools near South Bend Virtual 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
The Portage School of Leaders Other · Charter · The Portage School of Leaders	09–10	61	1.1 mi
South Bend SNAP Other · South Bend Community School Corp	PK–PK	87	2 mi
Studebaker Center Other · South Bend Community School Corp	PK–12	0	2 mi
Lafayette Early Childhood Center Other · South Bend Community School Corp	PK–PK	6	4.1 mi
Southside Special Educ School Other · Niles Community Schools	04–12	37	9.2 mi
Niles Virtual School Other · Niles Community Schools	KG–12	18	9.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about South Bend Virtual School

What grades does South Bend Virtual School serve?

South Bend Virtual School reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in South Bend Community School Corp.

How many students attend South Bend Virtual School?

South Bend Virtual School reported 291 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 80 Indiana combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 407 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at South Bend Virtual School?

The calculated ratio is 18.4:1, based on 291 students and 15.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is South Bend Virtual School a public, charter, or magnet school?

South Bend Virtual School is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on South Bend Community School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of South Bend Virtual School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

28.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is South Bend Virtual School in?

South Bend Virtual 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 South Bend Virtual School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include The Portage School of Leaders (1.1 mi), South Bend SNAP (2 mi), Studebaker Center (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.