Enrollment
132
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.4%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Summit Elementary - 02 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Summit Elementary - 02
Summit Elementary - 02 is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Summit, South Dakota, enrolling 132 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 31.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 132 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 69 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #37.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Summit School District 54-6, also runs Summit High School - 01 (50 students).
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 Elementary - 02 compares
Summit Elementary - 02 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,147
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Summit School District 54-6, which includes Summit Elementary - 02.
$13,147
Per student
-2%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 34.5%
Federal 17.6%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~132 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Summit on the city page.
Is Summit Elementary - 02 a good school?
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. 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 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.
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