- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Summit Charter Academy held near 2,426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 104.5 → 106.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+48 students YoY 060657011526 · Porterville, CA Other · LARGE · CHARTER
2,423 enr · 23.3:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Burton Middle (586 students)
Summit Charter Academy held near 2,426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount). Teacher FTE added 104.5 → 106.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Summit Charter Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Summit Charter Academy
2,423 students
- Burton Middle 586
Burton Middle
586 students
- William R. Buc 499
William R. Buckley Elementary
499 students
- Jim Maples Aca 466
Jim Maples Academy
466 students
- Burton Element 437
Burton Elementary
437 students
- Oak Grove Elem 393
Oak Grove Elementary
393 students
What this shows Summit Charter Academy reports 2,423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summit Charter Academy compares
Summit Charter Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,637
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Burton Elementary reports $17,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~2,423 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,378 (2022-23) → 2,426 (2023-24), nearly flat (+48).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.