Enrollment
192
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510324003035
Summer Hill Preschool Center — Richmond, VA
Federal NCES profile for Summer Hill Preschool Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Richmond City Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.5%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Summer Hill Preschool Center compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Summer Hill Preschool Center reports 192 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% above the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 68% above the Virginia average and 94% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Richmond City Public Schools spends $22,807 per pupil district-wide, above the Virginia average of $16,211 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.0% from local sources (property taxes), 34.3% from the state, and 25.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Summer Hill Preschool Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.5% | ▲ 68% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 6% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
100.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 68% above the Virginia average of 59.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
— 15% above state mean
Top 84% in Virginia — lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$22,807
per pupil, district-wide
— above Virginia avg of $16,211
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 192 Top 6% in Virginia — larger than 94% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 16.1:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.5% +68% vs state
NCES ID 510324003035
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.0%
African American 47.4%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richmond City Public Schools, which includes Summer Hill Preschool Center.
$22,807
Per student
+41%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 34.3%
Federal 25.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
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Standard public school
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Dumbarton Elementary
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Tuckahoe Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Summer Hill Preschool Center
How many students attend Summer Hill Preschool Center?
Summer Hill Preschool Center has 192 students enrolled. It is a other school in Richmond, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summer Hill Preschool Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Summer Hill Preschool Center is 16.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summer Hill Preschool Center?
100.5% of students at Summer Hill Preschool Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summer Hill Preschool Center?
The largest demographic group at Summer Hill Preschool Center is Hispanic or Latino at 49.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Richmond, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summer Hill Preschool Center?
Summer Hill Preschool Center has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.