- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Summerfield, NC
Summerfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Summerfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370192000852
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summerfield Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Summerfield · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Summerfield Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summerfield Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Summerfield, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192000852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Summerfield Elementary grew from 568 students in 2022-23 to 602 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 370192000852 · Summerfield, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 17.2:1 · 23.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students)
Summerfield Elementary grew from 568 students in 2022-23 to 602 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Summerfield Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Guil
Northwest Guilford High
2,055 students
- Grimsley High
Grimsley High
1,967 students
- Page High
Page High
1,648 students
- Southwest Guil
Southwest Guilford High
1,547 students
- James B Dudley
James B Dudley High
1,403 students
- This school 584
Summerfield Elementary
584 students
What this shows Summerfield Elementary reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summerfield Elementary compares
Summerfield Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 65% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,897
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.7%
Asian 14.9%
African American 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Summerfield Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Guilford County Schools reports $12,897 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summerfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Guilford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grimsley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summerfield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,967
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Summerfield
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~584 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summerfield Elementary
How many students attend Summerfield Elementary?
Summerfield Elementary has 584 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Summerfield, NC. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 602 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summerfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Summerfield Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 9% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summerfield Elementary?
23.2% of students at Summerfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summerfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Summerfield Elementary is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Summerfield, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summerfield Elementary?
Summerfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Summerfield Elementary rank among elementary schools in Summerfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Summerfield Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Summerfield, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Guilford County Schools?
Besides Summerfield Elementary, Guilford County Schools also operates Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students), Grimsley High (1,967 students), and Page High (1,648 students). See the Guilford County Schools district page for the complete list.