- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kamas, UT
South Summit School
Federal NCES profile for South Summit School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490099000558
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Summit School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Utah schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Kamas · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- small classes for Utah
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Summit School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Summit School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kamas, UT.
School address
District: South Summit District · Utah
NCES ID 490099000558 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
South Summit School held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 490099000558 · Kamas, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 17.7:1 · 17.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: South Summit High (486 students)
South Summit School held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
South Summit School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Summit School
496 students
- South Summit H
South Summit High
486 students
- South Summit M
South Summit Middle
475 students
- Silver Summit 104
Silver Summit Academy
104 students
- Silver Summit 55
Silver Summit School
55 students
What this shows South Summit School reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Summit School compares
South Summit School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 39% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 22% in Utah - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,207
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
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 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, South Summit School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for South Summit District reports $13,207 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Summit School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Summit High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Summit Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silver Summit Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silver Summit School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Summit School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Summit School
How many students attend South Summit School?
South Summit School has 496 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kamas, UT. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Summit School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Summit School is 17.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 13% 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 School?
17.0% of students at South Summit School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Summit School?
The largest demographic group at South Summit School is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Kamas, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Summit School?
South Summit School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Summit School rank among public schools in Kamas?
By Resource Investment Index, South Summit School ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in South Summit District?
Besides South Summit School, South Summit District also operates South Summit High (486 students), South Summit Middle (475 students), and Silver Summit Academy (104 students). See the South Summit District district page for the complete list.