Enrollment
2,423
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Porterville, CA
Summit Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Summit Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060657011526Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit Charter Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Porterville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit Charter Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Charter Academy ranks #2 of 5 schools in Porterville, CA.
School address
District: Burton Elementary · California
NCES ID 060657011526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
104.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Summit Charter Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Summit Charter Academy
Summit Charter Academy is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in Porterville, California, enrolling 2,423 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.6% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,423 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 258 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #103.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 606 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Porterville's public schools, it stands alongside Monarch River Academy (1,338 students): Summit Charter Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.3:1 vs 39.4:1).
Burton Elementary also operates Burton Middle (586 students) and William R. Buckley Elementary (499 students) alongside Summit Charter Academy.
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 Charter Academy compares
Summit Charter Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▼ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,423 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,423
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,171
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 606 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 81.5%
White 11.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Summit Charter Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burton Elementary, which includes Summit Charter Academy.
$15,171
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.1%
State 77.2%
Federal 14.8%
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 Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William R. Buckley Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jim Maples Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burton Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summit Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Porterville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Monarch River Academy
Standard public school
1,338 students 39.4:1 students per teacher
Butterfield Charter
Standard public school
504 students 33.6:1 students per teacher
Porterville Military Academy
Standard public school
255 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Vine Street Community Day
Alternative education program
14 students 14:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,423 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Summit Charter Academy
How many students attend Summit Charter Academy?
Summit Charter Academy has 2,423 students enrolled. It is a public school in Porterville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Charter Academy is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summit Charter Academy?
53.6% of students at Summit Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Summit Charter Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment, in Porterville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit Charter Academy?
Summit Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Summit Charter Academy rank among schools in Porterville?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Charter Academy ranks #2 of 5 schools in Porterville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Porterville on the city page.
Is Summit Charter Academy a good school?
Summit Charter Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California. 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 Burton Elementary?
Besides Summit Charter Academy, Burton Elementary also operates Burton Middle (586 students), William R. Buckley Elementary (499 students), and Jim Maples Academy (466 students). See the Burton Elementary district page for the complete list.
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