Muessel Elementary School

295 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Muessel Primary Center, located on Blaine Street in South Bend, Indiana, is a public school within the South Bend Community School Corporation. Serving students in the early stages of their education, the school is designed to provide a foundational learning environment that focuses on academic basics, social-emotional development, and building a strong sense of community for young learners in the West Side neighborhood.

The center is known for its commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to create a supportive atmosphere for a diverse student population. Beyond its core academic curriculum, Muessel often emphasizes partnerships with families and community organizations to ensure that students receive the holistic support needed to succeed as they transition into higher elementary grades. By fostering a nurturing environment, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning and provide the essential tools necessary for its students' future educational journeys.

295

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Muessel Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	34
Black	181
Two or More	36
American Indian	1

Black
181 (61.4%)
White
43 (14.6%)
Two or More
36 (12.2%)
Hispanic
34 (11.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
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)393-3400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
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 20

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 34

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Muessel Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	34

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Muessel Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	133	45.1%
Male	162	54.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)