- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Boulder, CO
Summit Middle Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Summit Middle Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080249001517Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit Middle Charter School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in Boulder · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 10.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit Middle Charter School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Middle Charter School ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Boulder, CO.
School address
District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080249001517 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Summit Middle Charter School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 080249001517 · Boulder, CO Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
366 enr · 17.4:1 · 10.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Boulder High School (1,939 students)
Summit Middle Charter School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Summit Middle Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boulder High S
Boulder High School
1,939 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
1,863 students
- Broomfield Hig
Broomfield High School
1,693 students
- Centaurus High
Centaurus High School
1,557 students
- Peak to Peak C
Peak to Peak Charter School
1,447 students
- This school 366
Summit Middle Charter School
366 students
What this shows Summit Middle Charter School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summit Middle Charter School compares
Summit Middle Charter School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.6% | ▼ 72% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Colorado - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,172
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.7%
Two or More 12.3%
Asian 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Summit Middle Charter School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 reports $17,172 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summit Middle Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broomfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centaurus High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peak to Peak Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summit Middle Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~366 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Summit Middle Charter School
How many students attend Summit Middle Charter School?
Summit Middle Charter School has 366 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Boulder, CO. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Middle Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Middle Charter School is 17.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summit Middle Charter School?
10.6% of students at Summit Middle Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit Middle Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Summit Middle Charter School is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Boulder, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit Middle Charter School?
Summit Middle Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Middle Charter School rank among middle schools in Boulder?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Middle Charter School ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Boulder, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Boulder on the city page.
What other schools are in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2?
Besides Summit Middle Charter School, Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 also operates Boulder High School (1,939 students), Fairview High School (1,863 students), and Broomfield High School (1,693 students). See the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 district page for the complete list.