Enrollment
496
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.0%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Summit School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Summit School
South Summit School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kamas, Utah, enrolling 496 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 496 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 336 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #123.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 496 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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 High (486 students) and South Summit Middle (475 students) alongside South Summit School.
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 School compares
South Summit School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Summit District, which includes South Summit School.
$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 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
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~496 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Kamas on the city page.
Is South Summit School a good school?
South Summit School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% 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 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.
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