- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jacksonville, NC
Summersill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Summersill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370345001432
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summersill Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Summersill Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summersill Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Jacksonville, NC.
School address
District: Onslow County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370345001432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Summersill Elementary held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.9 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 370345001432 · Jacksonville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 11.5:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville High (1,441 students)
Summersill Elementary held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.9 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Summersill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jacksonville H
Jacksonville High
1,441 students
- White Oak High
White Oak High
1,252 students
- Swansboro High
Swansboro High
1,232 students
- Dixon High
Dixon High
1,085 students
- Northside High
Northside High
1,067 students
- This school 482
Summersill Elementary
482 students
What this shows Summersill Elementary reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summersill Elementary compares
Summersill Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▼ 3% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 10% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.7%
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
$11,056
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.9%
African American 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 12.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Summersill Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Onslow County Schools reports $11,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summersill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Oak High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swansboro High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summersill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Jacksonville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southwest Elementary
Standard public school
720 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Morton Elementary
Standard public school
715 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Hunters Creek Elementary
Standard public school
585 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Clear View Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Onslow Virtual Secondary
Standard public school
421 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summersill Elementary
How many students attend Summersill Elementary?
Summersill Elementary has 482 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jacksonville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summersill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Summersill Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 27% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 27% 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 Summersill Elementary?
63.8% of students at Summersill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summersill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Summersill Elementary is White at 41.9% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summersill Elementary?
Summersill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Summersill Elementary rank among schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Summersill Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Jacksonville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Onslow County Schools?
Besides Summersill Elementary, Onslow County Schools also operates Jacksonville High (1,441 students), White Oak High (1,252 students), and Swansboro High (1,232 students). See the Onslow County Schools district page for the complete list.