- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Summit, MS
Summit Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Summit Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280288001456
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Summit · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Summit, MS.
School address
District: Mccomb School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280288001456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Summit Elementary School grew from 271 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (+16.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 280288001456 · Summit, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 11.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccomb High School (632 students)
Summit Elementary School grew from 271 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (+16.6%). Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Summit Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mccomb High Sc
Mccomb High School
632 students
- Otken Elementa
Otken Elementary School
458 students
- Denman Junior
Denman Junior High School
312 students
- Higgins Middle
Higgins Middle School
287 students
- Kennedy Elemen 232
Kennedy Elementary School
232 students
- This school 200
Summit Elementary School
200 students
What this shows Summit Elementary School reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summit Elementary School compares
Summit Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 18% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.5%
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
$15,268
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 83.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
White 4.0%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, Summit Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mccomb School District reports $15,268 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccomb High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Otken Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denman Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Higgins Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Summit
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~200 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summit Elementary School
How many students attend Summit Elementary School?
Summit Elementary School has 200 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Summit, MS. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 29% 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?
100.0% of students at Summit Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Summit Elementary School is African American at 83.5% of enrollment, in Summit, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit Elementary School?
Summit Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Summit?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Summit, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Summit on the city page.
What other schools are in Mccomb School District?
Besides Summit Elementary School, Mccomb School District also operates Mccomb High School (632 students), Otken Elementary School (458 students), and Denman Junior High School (312 students). See the Mccomb School District district page for the complete list.