Summit Creek Academy

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Browns Summit, North Carolina - 1 schools

An equity score of 31/100 ranks Summit Creek Academy #202 of 293 districts in North Carolina (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,475 per pupil, Summit Creek Academy ranks #112 of 322 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending (North Carolina districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

560
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,475
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Summit Creek Academy operates 1 public schools serving 560 students, placing it among the smallest districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Guilford County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,475 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 322 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending. See how North Carolina compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The district's equity score is 31/100, ranked #202 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 18.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 59.9% African American, 17.2% White, 11.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Summit Creek Academy, enrolling 749 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Summit Creek Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Summit Creek Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Summit Creek Academy a distant remainder — means Summit Creek Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

Summit Creek Academy has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 66.8% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Eligibility here is approaching the 75% concentration-grant threshold; it does not yet unlock the extra funding tier but sits meaningfully above the baseline 50% majority mark. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Summit Creek Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 18.8% — 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 Summit Creek Academy is typically wider than the Summit Creek Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Funding Equity

31
Equity Score
202 / 293
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Summit Creek Academy.

White 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
African American 59.9%
Asian 3.2%
Multiracial 6.8%
Other 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

18.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Summit Creek Academy

School Enrollment
Summit Creek Academy
Charter
749

How Summit Creek Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The North Carolina districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Raleigh Charter High School Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Union Day School Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Guilford Preparatory Academy Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Chatham Charter Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to Summit Creek Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in North Carolina

Top districts in the same state, compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Wake County Schools
159,778 students · 197 schools · $11,859/pupil
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
144,197 students · 180 schools · $11,853/pupil
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Guilford County Schools
68,894 students · 126 schools · $13,036/pupil
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
52,717 students · 81 schools · $13,036/pupil
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Cumberland County Schools
49,661 students · 86 schools · $12,412/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Summit Creek Academy?

Summit Creek Academy has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 560 students.

How much does Summit Creek Academy spend per student?

Summit Creek Academy spends $12,475 per student. The district has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #202 in North Carolina.

What is the demographic composition of Summit Creek Academy?

Summit Creek Academy students are 59.9% African American, 17.2% White, 11.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.2% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Summit Creek Academy?

Summit Creek Academy has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #202 out of 293 districts in North Carolina.