- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bluffdale, UT
Summit Academy - Independence
Federal NCES profile for Summit Academy - Independence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490006601469Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit Academy - Independence earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Utah schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Bluffdale · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- small classes for Utah
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit Academy - Independence has class sizes smaller than 75% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Academy - Independence ranks #2 of 3 schools in Bluffdale, UT.
School address
District: Summit Academy · Utah
NCES ID 490006601469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Summit Academy - Independence held near 840 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 44.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 490006601469 · Bluffdale, UT Other · MID · CHARTER
830 enr · 18.4:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Summit Academy - Draper Campus (601 students)
Summit Academy - Independence held near 840 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 44.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Summit Academy - Independence in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Summit Academy - Independence
830 students
- Summit Academy
Summit Academy - Draper Campus
601 students
- Summit Academy
Summit Academy - Bluffdale
537 students
What this shows Summit Academy - Independence reports 830 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summit Academy - Independence compares
Summit Academy - Independence held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 58% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 830 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
830
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 25% in Utah - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,486
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $10,678
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 830 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 4.3%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Summit Academy - Independence is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Summit Academy reports $9,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summit Academy - Independence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Academy - Draper Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summit Academy - Bluffdale | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summit Academy - Independence's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar other schools in Bluffdale
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~830 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summit Academy - Independence
How many students attend Summit Academy - Independence?
Summit Academy - Independence has 830 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bluffdale, UT. CCD year-over-year: 827 (2022-23) → 840 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy - Independence?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy - Independence is 18.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 17% 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 Summit Academy - Independence?
11.9% of students at Summit Academy - Independence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit Academy - Independence?
The largest demographic group at Summit Academy - Independence is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Bluffdale, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit Academy - Independence?
Summit Academy - Independence has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Summit Academy - Independence rank among schools in Bluffdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Academy - Independence ranks #2 of 3 schools in Bluffdale, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bluffdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Summit Academy?
Besides Summit Academy - Independence, Summit Academy also operates Summit Academy - Draper Campus (601 students) and Summit Academy - Bluffdale (537 students). See the Summit Academy district page for the complete list.