- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Summit, SD
Summit Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Summit Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 467014000662
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit Elementary - 02 earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Summit · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit Elementary - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Elementary - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Summit, SD.
School address
District: Summit School District 54-6 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467014000662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Summit Elementary - 02 grew from 121 students in 2022-23 to 135 in 2023-24 (+11.6%).
Teacher FTE added 11.9 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 467014000662 · Summit, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
132 enr · 12:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Summit High School - 01 (50 students)
Summit Elementary - 02 grew from 121 students in 2022-23 to 135 in 2023-24 (+11.6%). Teacher FTE added 11.9 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
How Summit Elementary - 02 compares
Summit Elementary - 02 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▲ 9% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 37% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,614
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
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
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 23.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Summit Elementary - 02 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Summit School District 54-6 reports $13,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summit Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit High School - 01 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summit Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~132 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summit Elementary - 02
How many students attend Summit Elementary - 02?
Summit Elementary - 02 has 132 students enrolled. It is a public school in Summit, SD. CCD year-over-year: 121 (2022-23) → 135 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Elementary - 02 is 12:1, which is 12% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 24% lower 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 Elementary - 02?
31.4% of students at Summit Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Summit Elementary - 02 is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Summit, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit Elementary - 02?
Summit Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Summit?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Elementary - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Summit, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Summit School District 54-6?
Besides Summit Elementary - 02, Summit School District 54-6 also operates Summit High School - 01 (50 students). See the Summit School District 54-6 district page for the complete list.