Enrollment
1,324
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Independence, KY
Summit View Academy
Federal NCES profile for Summit View Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210309002420
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit View Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit View Academy has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit View Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Independence, KY.
School address
District: Kenton County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210309002420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Summit View Academy compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Summit View Academy
Summit View Academy is a large combined-grade school in Independence, Kentucky, enrolling 1,324 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 41.3% free-meal eligibility runs 30% below the Kentucky average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,324 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 91 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 441 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Independence's public schools, it stands alongside White's Tower Elementary School (675 students): Summit View Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 vs 17.3:1).
Kenton County also operates Simon Kenton High School (1,893 students) and Dixie Heights High School (1,499 students) alongside Summit View Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Summit View Academy compares
Summit View Academy on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 30% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,324 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,324
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,968
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Summit View Academy is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenton County, which includes Summit View Academy.
$10,968
Per student
-17%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 46.0%
Federal 11.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Summit View Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Kenton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie Heights High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turkey Foot Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summit View Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,893
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Independence
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,324 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Summit View Academy
How many students attend Summit View Academy?
Summit View Academy has 1,324 students enrolled. It is a public school in Independence, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit View Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit View Academy is 16:1, which is 5% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summit View Academy?
41.3% of students at Summit View Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit View Academy?
The largest demographic group at Summit View Academy is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Independence, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit View Academy?
Summit View Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Summit View Academy rank among schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit View Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Independence, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Independence on the city page.
Is Summit View Academy a good school?
Summit View Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kenton County?
Besides Summit View Academy, Kenton County also operates Simon Kenton High School (1,893 students), Dixie Heights High School (1,499 students), and Scott High School (1,017 students). See the Kenton County district page for the complete list.
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