Muessel Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025South Bend, Indiana 46628 · South Bend Community School Corp
#987 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#42645 of 50,301 nationally
About Muessel Elementary School
Muessel Elementary School is a public elementary located in South Bend, in the South Bend Community School Corp school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 295 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 23.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 987th of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (82th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 295.
There are 39 schools in South Bend; Muessel Elementary School ranks 26th of 34 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)12%
- Reading proficiency (30%)7.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)68.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Muessel Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 7.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Muessel Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–5
431 students · 1.3 km away
The Portage School of Leaders
South Bend · Charter other · Grades 9–11
61 students · 1.5 km away
Kennedy Academy
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students · 1.6 km away
LaSalle Academy
South Bend · Public middle · Grades 6–8
461 students · 1.7 km away
Marquette Montessori Academy
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
431 students · 1.8 km away
Excel Center - South Bend
South Bend · Charter high · Grades 9–12
296 students · 1.9 km away
Success Academy Primary School
South Bend · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
610 students · 2.4 km away
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend
South Bend · Charter high · Grades 9–12
138 students · 2.6 km away
Rise Up Academy at Eggleston
South Bend · Public high · Grades 9–12
149 students · 2.8 km away
South Bend Virtual School
South Bend · Public other · Grades K–12
291 students · 2.8 km away
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Millersburg Elementary- Middle Sch
Millersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–8
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New Washington Elementary School
New Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Kingsbury Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Muessel Elementary School a good school?
Muessel Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 23.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #987 of 1,053 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Muessel Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Muessel Elementary School ranks #987 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #42645 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Muessel Elementary School?
Muessel Elementary School had 295 students in 2025.
Is Muessel Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Muessel Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Muessel Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Muessel Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.