- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waukesha, WI
Summit View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Summit View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551578000261
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit View Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 19
- schools in Waukesha · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit View Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit View Elementary ranks #3 of 19 schools in Waukesha, WI.
School address
District: Waukesha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551578000261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Summit View Elementary held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.9 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 551578000261 · Waukesha, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 15:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,167 students)
Summit View Elementary held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.9 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Summit View Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
1,167 students
- North High
North High
911 students
- South High
South High
833 students
- Butler Middle
Butler Middle
786 students
- Eachieve Acade
Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin
639 students
- This school 449
Summit View Elementary
449 students
What this shows Summit View Elementary reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summit View Elementary compares
Summit View Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 36% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 72% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$12,969
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 6.9%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Summit View Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waukesha School District reports $12,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summit View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Butler Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summit View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Waukesha
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin
Standard public school
639 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Waukesha Stem Academy
Standard public school
580 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Rose Glen Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Banting Elementary
Standard public school
486 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Bethesda Elementary
Standard public school
401 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summit View Elementary
How many students attend Summit View Elementary?
Summit View Elementary has 449 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waukesha, WI. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit View Elementary is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summit View Elementary?
24.8% of students at Summit View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Summit View Elementary is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Waukesha, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit View Elementary?
Summit View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Summit View Elementary rank among schools in Waukesha?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit View Elementary ranks #3 of 19 schools in Waukesha, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waukesha on the city page.
What other schools are in Waukesha School District?
Besides Summit View Elementary, Waukesha School District also operates West High (1,167 students), North High (911 students), and South High (833 students). See the Waukesha School District district page for the complete list.