Enrollment
642
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Summit Academy North Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Summit Academy North Elementary School
Summit Academy North Elementary School is a higher-need, large charter elementary school in Romulus, Michigan, enrolling 642 students.
At 16.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 642 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 326 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #155.
Its student body is led by African American (66%) and White (26%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Summit Academy North also operates Summit Academy North High School (547 students) and Summit Academy North Middle School (385 students) alongside Summit Academy North Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Summit Academy North Elementary School compares
Summit Academy North Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,272
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Summit Academy North, which includes Summit Academy North Elementary School.
$11,272
Per student
-17%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.2%
State 77.0%
Federal 20.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~642 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Summit Academy North Elementary School a good school?
Summit Academy North Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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