- Enrollment
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cincinnati, OH
Summit Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Summit Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390473402849
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #13 of 56
- elementary schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- students per teacher
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Elementary School ranks #13 of 56 elementary schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Forest Hills Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390473402849 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Summit Elementary School shrank from 552 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 390473402849 · Cincinnati, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 19:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Anderson High School (1,166 students)
Summit Elementary School shrank from 552 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Summit Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anderson High
Anderson High School
1,166 students
- Nagel Middle S
Nagel Middle School
1,087 students
- Turpin High Sc
Turpin High School
991 students
- Sherwood Eleme
Sherwood Elementary School
689 students
- Wilson Element
Wilson Elementary School
635 students
- This school
Summit Elementary School
512 students
What this shows Summit Elementary School reports 512 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 60% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Ohio - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,470
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 3.5%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Summit Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forest Hills Local reports $13,470 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nagel Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turpin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary School | Similar size | Lower 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
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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Madeira Elementary School
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Taylor Elementary School
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Struble Elementary School
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Pleasant Run Elementary School
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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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summit Elementary School
How many students attend Summit Elementary School?
Summit Elementary School has 512 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cincinnati, OH. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Elementary School is 19:1, which is 4% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summit Elementary School?
12.7% of students at Summit Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Summit Elementary School is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit Elementary School?
Summit Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Elementary School ranks #13 of 56 elementary schools in Cincinnati, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
What other schools are in Forest Hills Local?
Besides Summit Elementary School, Forest Hills Local also operates Anderson High School (1,166 students), Nagel Middle School (1,087 students), and Turpin High School (991 students). See the Forest Hills Local district page for the complete list.