- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbia, SC
Summit Parkway Middle
Federal NCES profile for Summit Parkway Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450339001443
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit Parkway Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit Parkway Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Parkway Middle ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Columbia, SC.
School address
District: Richland 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450339001443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Summit Parkway Middle held near 1,176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 74.8 → 76.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 450339001443 · Columbia, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,229 enr · 16.6:1 · 61.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Valley High (2,230 students)
Summit Parkway Middle held near 1,176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 74.8 → 76.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Summit Parkway Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring Valley
Spring Valley High
2,230 students
- Blythewood Hig
Blythewood High
2,164 students
- Westwood High
Westwood High
1,743 students
- Ridge View Hig
Ridge View High
1,631 students
- Richland North
Richland Northeast High
1,340 students
- This school
Summit Parkway Middle
1,229 students
What this shows Summit Parkway Middle reports 1,229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summit Parkway Middle compares
Summit Parkway Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▼ 17% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,229 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,229
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,024
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 59.7%
White 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Summit Parkway Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richland 02 reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summit Parkway Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blythewood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge View High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richland Northeast High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summit Parkway Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,743
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Columbia
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
E. L. Wright Middle
Standard public school
1,275 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Satchel Ford Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 16:1 students per teacher
Rosewood Elementary
Standard public school
338 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy
Standard public school
216 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,229 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summit Parkway Middle
How many students attend Summit Parkway Middle?
Summit Parkway Middle has 1,229 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbia, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,154 (2022-23) → 1,176 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Parkway Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Parkway Middle is 16.6:1, which is 16% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summit Parkway Middle?
61.7% of students at Summit Parkway Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit Parkway Middle?
The largest demographic group at Summit Parkway Middle is African American at 59.7% of enrollment, in Columbia, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit Parkway Middle?
Summit Parkway Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Parkway Middle rank among elementary schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Parkway Middle ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Columbia, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland 02?
Besides Summit Parkway Middle, Richland 02 also operates Spring Valley High (2,230 students), Blythewood High (2,164 students), and Westwood High (1,743 students). See the Richland 02 district page for the complete list.