- Enrollment
- 1,224
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Essex Junction, VT
Summit Street School
Federal NCES profile for Summit Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500039500452
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit Street School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Vermont schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Vermont schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Essex Junction · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit Street School has class sizes larger than 95% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Street School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Essex Junction, VT.
School address
NCES ID 500039500452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Summit Street School shrank from 336 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE held 18.3 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 500039500452 · Essex Junction, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 16.9:1 · 11.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Essex High School (1,224 students)
Summit Street School shrank from 336 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE held 18.3 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Summit Street School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Essex High Sch
Essex High School
1,224 students
- Essex Elementa 484
Essex Elementary School
484 students
- Essex Middle S 366
Essex Middle School
366 students
- Founders Memor 353
Founders Memorial School
353 students
- This school 305
Summit Street School
305 students
- Albert D. Lawt 297
Albert D. Lawton School
297 students
What this shows Summit Street School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summit Street School compares
Summit Street School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Vermont and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 42% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 60% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Vermont average of 27.6%
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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 95% in Vermont - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$29,600
per pupil, district-wide
- above Vermont avg of $20,027
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 73.8%
Asian 12.8%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Summit Street School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 reports $29,600 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summit Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Essex Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Essex Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Founders Memorial School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Albert D. Lawton School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summit Street School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Essex Junction
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summit Street School
How many students attend Summit Street School?
Summit Street School has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Essex Junction, VT. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Street School is 16.9:1, which is 42% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summit Street School?
11.0% of students at Summit Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit Street School?
The largest demographic group at Summit Street School is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Essex Junction, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit Street School?
Summit Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Street School rank among schools in Essex Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Street School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Essex Junction, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Essex Junction on the city page.
What other schools are in Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51?
Besides Summit Street School, Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 also operates Essex High School (1,224 students), Essex Elementary School (484 students), and Essex Middle School (366 students). See the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 district page for the complete list.