- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Romulus, MI
Summit Academy North Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Summit Academy North Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260022501444Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit Academy North Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Romulus · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 71.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit Academy North Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Academy North Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Romulus, MI.
School address
District: Summit Academy North · Michigan
NCES ID 260022501444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Summit Academy North Elementary School held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 260022501444 · Romulus, MI Elementary · MID · CHARTER
642 enr · 16.1:1 · 71.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Summit Academy North High School (547 students)
Summit Academy North Elementary School held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Summit Academy North Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Summit Academy North Elementary School
642 students
- Summit Academy
Summit Academy North High School
547 students
- Summit Academy
Summit Academy North Middle School
385 students
What this shows Summit Academy North Elementary School reports 642 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summit Academy North Elementary School compares
Summit Academy North 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.3% | ▲ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
642
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in Michigan - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.1%
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
$12,381
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
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 65.7%
White 26.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Summit Academy North Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Summit Academy North reports $12,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summit Academy North Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Academy North High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit Academy North Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summit Academy North Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~642 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summit Academy North Elementary School
How many students attend Summit Academy North Elementary School?
Summit Academy North Elementary School has 642 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Romulus, MI. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 614 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy North Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 North Elementary School?
71.3% of students at Summit Academy North Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit Academy North Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Summit Academy North Elementary School is African American at 65.7% of enrollment, in Romulus, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit Academy North Elementary School?
Summit Academy North Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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).
How does Summit Academy North Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Romulus?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Academy North Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Romulus, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Romulus on the city page.
What other schools are in Summit Academy North?
Besides Summit Academy North Elementary School, Summit Academy North also operates Summit Academy North High School (547 students) and Summit Academy North Middle School (385 students). See the Summit Academy North district page for the complete list.