Marshall Traditional School

400 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Hamilton Traditional School, located in South Bend, Indiana, operates as a specialized magnet school within the South Bend Community School Corporation. The school is defined by its commitment to a "back-to-basics" educational philosophy, which emphasizes a structured learning environment, high academic standards, and traditional instructional methods. By prioritizing core subjects—such as reading, writing, and mathematics—through teacher-led instruction, the school aims to provide a rigorous foundation that prepares students for success in higher-level academics.

Beyond its academic focus, Hamilton Traditional School cultivates a strong sense of community and school identity, often requiring uniforms to foster a professional atmosphere and minimize social distractions. The school’s curriculum is designed to balance traditional values with modern learning expectations, promoting self-discipline and accountability among its student body. For families seeking a predictable, disciplined, and content-heavy educational experience within a public school setting, Hamilton serves as a distinct alternative to the neighborhood-based school model.

400

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marshall Traditional School
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	80
Black	90
Asian	2
Two or More	63
American Indian	4

White
161 (40.3%)
Black
90 (22.5%)
Hispanic
80 (20.0%)
Two or More
63 (15.8%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

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)393-2100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
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 23

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 38