Enrollment
475
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kamas, UT
South Summit Middle
Federal NCES profile for South Summit Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490099000733
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Summit Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Kamas · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- small classes for Utah
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
South Summit Middle has class sizes smaller than 72% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Summit Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kamas, UT.
School address
District: South Summit District · Utah
NCES ID 490099000733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.4%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Summit Middle compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Summit Middle
South Summit Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Kamas, Utah, enrolling 475 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 475 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 300 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #62.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 475 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding South Summit District spends $12,171 per pupil, 24% above the Utah average, a better-resourced district than most.
South Summit District also operates South Summit School (496 students) and South Summit High (486 students) alongside South Summit Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Summit Middle compares
South Summit Middle on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 49% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in Utah - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,171
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $9,792
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, South Summit Middle is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Summit District, which includes South Summit Middle.
$12,171
Per student
+24%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.9%
State 25.7%
Federal 5.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How South Summit Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Summit School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Summit High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silver Summit Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Summit School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Summit Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~475 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South Summit Middle
How many students attend South Summit Middle?
South Summit Middle has 475 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kamas, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Summit Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Summit Middle is 19:1, which is 11% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Summit Middle?
14.4% of students at South Summit Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Summit Middle?
The largest demographic group at South Summit Middle is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Kamas, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Summit Middle?
South Summit Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Summit Middle rank among public schools in Kamas?
By Resource Investment Index, South Summit Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kamas, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kamas on the city page.
Is South Summit Middle a good school?
South Summit Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Utah schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in South Summit District?
Besides South Summit Middle, South Summit District also operates South Summit School (496 students), South Summit High (486 students), and Silver Summit Academy (104 students). See the South Summit District district page for the complete list.
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