- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Howe, TX
Summit Hill El
Federal NCES profile for Summit Hill El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482367002621
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit Hill El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Howe · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit Hill El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Hill El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Howe, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Summit Hill El held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 482367002621 · Howe, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 15.4:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Howe H S (363 students)
Summit Hill El held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Summit Hill El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Howe H S
Howe H S
363 students
- This school
Summit Hill El
323 students
- Howe Int
Howe Int
298 students
- Howe Middle
Howe Middle
281 students
What this shows Summit Hill El reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summit Hill El compares
Summit Hill El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,048
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.6%
Hispanic or Latino 42.7%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 3.4%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Summit Hill El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Howe Isd reports $12,048 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summit Hill El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howe H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howe Int | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howe Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summit Hill El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other 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 (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summit Hill El
How many students attend Summit Hill El?
Summit Hill El has 323 students enrolled. It is a public school in Howe, TX. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Hill El?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Hill El is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summit Hill El?
58.9% of students at Summit Hill El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit Hill El?
The largest demographic group at Summit Hill El is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Howe, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit Hill El?
Summit Hill El 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 Hill El rank among public schools in Howe?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Hill El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Howe, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Howe Isd?
Besides Summit Hill El, Howe Isd also operates Howe H S (363 students), Howe Int (298 students), and Howe Middle (281 students). See the Howe Isd district page for the complete list.