South Summit District

Kamas, Utah — 5 schools

1,717
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$15,287
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

South Summit District operates 5 public schools serving 1,717 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Utah. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 2 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,616 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Summit County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,287 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 68.9% local, 25.7% state, and 5.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $66,307 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 59/100, ranked #45 of 147 in Utah against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (13 AP courses district-wide), a 322.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 15.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 80.6% White, 17.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American across the district's schools.

South Summit School accounts for 30.7% of all South Summit District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means South Summit District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

South Summit District school enrollment varies 9.0× across entities

South Summit District school enrollment ranges from 55 students (lowest) to 496 students (highest), a spread of 441 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

South Summit District student-counselor ratio is 323:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within South Summit District is typically wider than the South Summit District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

South Summit District chronic absenteeism rate is 15.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within South Summit District is typically wider than the South Summit District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.3%
Federal
25.7%
State
68.9%
Local

Funding Equity

59
Equity Score
45 / 147
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Summit County county, where this district is located.

$1,771
Studio/mo
$1,887
1 BR/mo
$2,185
2 BR/mo
$2,958
3 BR/mo
$3,492
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$66,307
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in South Summit District.

White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
African American 0.6%
Multiracial 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 5
Schools with AP
13 AP courses total
322.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in South Summit District

School Enrollment
South Summit School
496
South Summit High
486
South Summit Middle
475
Silver Summit Academy
104
Silver Summit School
55

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in South Summit District?

South Summit District has 5 schools, including 2 other, 1 high, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,717 students.

How much does South Summit District spend per student?

South Summit District spends $15,287 per student. The district has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #45 in Utah.

What is the average teacher salary in South Summit District?

The average teacher salary in South Summit District is $66,307 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near South Summit District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Summit County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of South Summit District?

South Summit District students are 80.6% White, 17.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for South Summit District?

South Summit District has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #45 out of 147 districts in Utah. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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