- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Smithfield, UT
Summit School
Federal NCES profile for Summit School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490012000085
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Smithfield · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Smithfield, UT.
School address
District: Cache District · Utah
NCES ID 490012000085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Summit School held near 729 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 490012000085 · Smithfield, UT Other · MID · TRAD
705 enr · 22:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgeline High School (1,894 students)
Summit School held near 729 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Summit School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgeline High
Ridgeline High School
1,894 students
- Green Canyon H
Green Canyon High School
1,677 students
- Sky View High
Sky View High
1,600 students
- Mountain Crest
Mountain Crest High
1,547 students
- North Cache Mi
North Cache Middle School
1,194 students
- This school 705
Summit School
705 students
What this shows Summit School reports 705 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summit School compares
Summit School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▲ 5% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
705
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 57% in Utah - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,273
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $10,678
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 705 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Summit School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cache District reports $10,273 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summit School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Canyon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sky View High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Crest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Cache Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summit School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,194
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~705 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summit School
How many students attend Summit School?
Summit School has 705 students enrolled. It is a public school in Smithfield, UT. CCD year-over-year: 738 (2022-23) → 729 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit School is 22:1, which is 3% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summit School?
29.4% of students at Summit School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit School?
The largest demographic group at Summit School is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Smithfield, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit School?
Summit School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 School rank among schools in Smithfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Smithfield, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cache District?
Besides Summit School, Cache District also operates Ridgeline High School (1,894 students), Green Canyon High School (1,677 students), and Sky View High (1,600 students). See the Cache District district page for the complete list.