- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ojai, CA
Summit
Federal NCES profile for Summit, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062827014449
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Ojai · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 36.6:1
- large classes for California
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Ojai, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Summit grew from 149 students in 2022-23 to 183 in 2023-24 (+22.8%).
Teacher FTE added 5.2 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 062827014449 · Ojai, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 36.6:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Nordhoff High (576 students)
Summit grew from 149 students in 2022-23 to 183 in 2023-24 (+22.8%). Teacher FTE added 5.2 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Summit in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nordhoff High
Nordhoff High
576 students
- Mira Monte Ele
Mira Monte Elementary
523 students
- Topa Topa Elem
Topa Topa Elementary
347 students
- Matilija Middl
Matilija Middle
271 students
- This school 183
Summit
183 students
- San Antonio El 134
San Antonio Elementary
134 students
What this shows Summit reports 183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summit compares
Summit is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 36.6:1 | ▲ 70% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36.6:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
36.6:1
students per teacher
- 70% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,275
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Summit is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Ojai Unified reports $17,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summit Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordhoff High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mira Monte Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Topa Topa Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Matilija Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Antonio Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summit's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 43.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 34.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Ojai
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 (~183 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summit
How many students attend Summit?
Summit has 183 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Ojai, CA. CCD year-over-year: 149 (2022-23) → 183 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit is 36.6:1, which is 70% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 133% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summit?
38.3% of students at Summit are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit?
The largest demographic group at Summit is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Ojai, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit?
Summit has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 rank among public schools in Ojai?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Ojai, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ojai on the city page.
What other schools are in Ojai Unified?
Besides Summit, Ojai Unified also operates Nordhoff High (576 students), Mira Monte Elementary (523 students), and Topa Topa Elementary (347 students). See the Ojai Unified district page for the complete list.