- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Petersburg, MI
Summerfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Summerfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263312006870
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summerfield Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 312
- students enrolled
Summerfield Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Summerfield Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263312006870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Summerfield Elementary School held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 263312006870 · Petersburg, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 15.6:1 · 33.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Summerfield Juniorsenior High School (251 students)
Summerfield Elementary School held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Summerfield Elementary School compares
Summerfield Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 39% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Michigan - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$13,422
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Summerfield Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Summerfield Schools reports $13,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summerfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerfield Juniorsenior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summerfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summerfield Elementary School
How many students attend Summerfield Elementary School?
Summerfield Elementary School has 312 students enrolled. It is a public school in Petersburg, MI. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summerfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summerfield Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% lower 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 Summerfield Elementary School?
33.2% of students at Summerfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summerfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Summerfield Elementary School is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Petersburg, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summerfield Elementary School?
Summerfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Summerfield Schools?
Besides Summerfield Elementary School, Summerfield Schools also operates Summerfield Juniorsenior High School (251 students). See the Summerfield Schools district page for the complete list.