- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jerome, ID
Summit Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Summit Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160159000972
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Jerome · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit Elementary has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Elementary ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Jerome, ID.
School address
District: Jerome Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160159000972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Summit Elementary held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 160159000972 · Jerome, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 15.3:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Jerome High School (1,140 students)
Summit Elementary held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Summit Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jerome High Sc
Jerome High School
1,140 students
- Jerome Middle
Jerome Middle School
937 students
- Horizon Elemen
Horizon Elementary School
486 students
- This school
Summit Elementary
460 students
- Jefferson Elem 421
Jefferson Elementary School
421 students
- Falls City Aca 75
Falls City Academy
75 students
What this shows Summit Elementary reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summit Elementary compares
Summit Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▲ 59% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Idaho - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$8,577
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 460 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.6%
White 30.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Summit Elementary is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jerome Joint District reports $8,577 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summit Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jerome Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Falls City Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summit Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summit Elementary
How many students attend Summit Elementary?
Summit Elementary has 460 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jerome, ID. CCD year-over-year: 634 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 11% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 3% 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?
46.5% of students at Summit Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Summit Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment, in Jerome, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit Elementary?
Summit Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Summit Elementary rank among public schools in Jerome?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Elementary ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Jerome, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jerome on the city page.
What other schools are in Jerome Joint District?
Besides Summit Elementary, Jerome Joint District also operates Jerome High School (1,140 students), Jerome Middle School (937 students), and Horizon Elementary School (486 students). See the Jerome Joint District district page for the complete list.