- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ashland, KY
Summit Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Summit Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210062000117
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Kentucky schools.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Ashland, KY.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Summit Elementary School shrank from 477 students in 2022-23 to 444 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 210062000117 · Ashland, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 10.6:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Boyd County High School (888 students)
Summit Elementary School shrank from 477 students in 2022-23 to 444 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Summit Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boyd County Hi
Boyd County High School
888 students
- Boyd County Mi
Boyd County Middle School
618 students
- This school
Summit Elementary School
425 students
- Ponderosa Elem
Ponderosa Elementary School
359 students
- Cannonsburg El 272
Cannonsburg Elementary School
272 students
- Boyd Co Early 230
Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy
230 students
What this shows Summit Elementary School reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summit Elementary School compares
Summit Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▼ 5% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,486
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Summit Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boyd County reports $16,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summit Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyd County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boyd County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ponderosa Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cannonsburg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summit Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Ashland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hager Elementary School
Standard public school
344 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Poage Elementary School
Standard public school
304 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Cannonsburg Elementary School
Standard public school
272 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
Crabbe Elementary School
Standard public school
270 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Oakview Elementary School
Standard public school
267 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Charles Russell Elementary School
Standard public school
202 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summit Elementary School
How many students attend Summit Elementary School?
Summit Elementary School has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ashland, KY. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Elementary School is 10.6:1, which is 30% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 32% 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 School?
56.4% of students at Summit Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Summit Elementary School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Ashland, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit Elementary School?
Summit Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Ashland, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ashland on the city page.
What other schools are in Boyd County?
Besides Summit Elementary School, Boyd County also operates Boyd County High School (888 students), Boyd County Middle School (618 students), and Ponderosa Elementary School (359 students). See the Boyd County district page for the complete list.