Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nuner Fine Arts Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nuner Fine Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Nuner Fine Arts Academy's student population of 479 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nuner Fine Arts Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nuner Fine Arts Academy is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1654 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
38%
13%
White
32%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nuner Fine Arts Academy's ranking?
Nuner Fine Arts Academy is ranked #1654 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Nuner Fine Arts Academy often compared to?
Nuner Fine Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Marquette Montessori Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Nuner Fine Arts Academy?
479 students attend Nuner Fine Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Nuner Fine Arts Academy students are Black, 32% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nuner Fine Arts Academy?
Nuner Fine Arts Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nuner Fine Arts Academy offer ?
Nuner Fine Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Nuner Fine Arts Academy part of?
Nuner Fine Arts Academy is part of South Bend Community School Corp School District.
In what neighborhood is Nuner Fine Arts Academy located?
Nuner Fine Arts Academy is located in the River Park neighborhood of South Bend, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in River Park.
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