- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nixa, MO
Summit Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Summit Intermediate 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 292253002799
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit Intermediate School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Nixa · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Intermediate School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Nixa, MO.
School address
District: Nixa Public Schools · Missouri
NCES ID 292253002799 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Summit Intermediate School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 292253002799 · Nixa, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 15.8:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Nixa High (2,041 students)
Summit Intermediate School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Summit Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nixa High
Nixa High
2,041 students
- Nixa Junior Hi
Nixa Junior High
1,033 students
- High Pointe El 619
High Pointe Elem.
619 students
- Century Elem. 592
Century Elem.
592 students
- This school 507
Summit Intermediate School
507 students
- John Thomas Sc 493
John Thomas School of Discover
493 students
What this shows Summit Intermediate School reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summit Intermediate School compares
Summit Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 23% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 51% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 86% in Missouri - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,378
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 507 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.4%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Summit Intermediate School is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nixa Public Schools reports $10,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summit Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nixa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nixa Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| High Pointe Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Century Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Thomas School of Discover | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summit Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~507 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summit Intermediate School
How many students attend Summit Intermediate School?
Summit Intermediate School has 507 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nixa, MO. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Intermediate School is 15.8:1, which is 23% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summit Intermediate School?
22.4% of students at Summit Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Summit Intermediate School is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Nixa, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit Intermediate School?
Summit Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Nixa?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Intermediate School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Nixa, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Nixa on the city page.
What other schools are in Nixa Public Schools?
Besides Summit Intermediate School, Nixa Public Schools also operates Nixa High (2,041 students), Nixa Junior High (1,033 students), and High Pointe Elem. (619 students). See the Nixa Public Schools district page for the complete list.