Summit Creek Academy

Browns Summit, North Carolina — 1 schools

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 smaller districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 749 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Guilford County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,475 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The district's equity score — 25/100, ranked #233 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

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.

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

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — 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). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. 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

25
Equity Score
233 / 293
State Rank
45
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,159
Studio/mo
$1,213
1 BR/mo
$1,330
2 BR/mo
$1,703
3 BR/mo
$1,960
4 BR/mo

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Summit Creek Academy?

Summit Creek Academy has 1 schools, 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 25/100, ranking #233 in North Carolina.

What is the average rent near Summit Creek Academy?

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

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 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Summit Creek Academy?

Summit Creek Academy has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #233 out of 293 districts in North Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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