Success Academy Primary School

Located at 3408 Ardmore Trail in South Bend, Indiana, Success Academy Primary School operates as an active, independent charter district serving elementary students across the South Bend–Mishawaka metropolitan region. Situated within a midsize city environment, the single-school district is dedicated entirely to foundational primary education, catering to students from Kindergarten through 5th grade. The school maintains a steady, vibrant enrollment of 610 students, distributed remarkably evenly across all grade levels—ranging from over 100 children in kindergarten and the early primary years to nearly 90 in the fifth-grade cohort—providing a structured, full-service primary framework for local families.

Success Academy Primary School fosters a balanced and culturally diverse educational community, comprising an equal split of female and male students alongside a rich demographic spectrum of Black, White, multiracial, and Hispanic learners. To support student achievement and well-being, the district relies on a substantial workforce of nearly 120 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes 68 dedicated classroom teachers, over 44 support staff professionals, and dedicated instructional aides. This comprehensive staffing structure yields a highly favorable student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 9 to 1, ensuring that young learners benefit from individualized instruction, strong mentorship, and a nurturing environment tailored to early academic success.