Enrollment
241
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salisbury, NC
Summit Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Summit Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370405003548
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit Virtual Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina schools.
- #8 of 16
- public schools in Salisbury · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Virtual Academy ranks #8 of 16 public schools in Salisbury, NC.
School address
District: Rowan-Salisbury Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370405003548 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.1%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Summit Virtual Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Summit Virtual Academy
Summit Virtual Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Salisbury, North Carolina, enrolling 241 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.1% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 241 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 146 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #123, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 241 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 84.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Salisbury's elementary schools, it stands alongside Overton Elementary (237 students): Summit Virtual Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 11.8:1).
Rowan-Salisbury Schools also operates Carson High (1,063 students) and West Rowan High (988 students) alongside Summit Virtual 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 Virtual Academy compares
Summit Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 0% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
84.2%
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
$11,832
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 241 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.
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 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
African American 18.3%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Summit Virtual Academy is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rowan-Salisbury Schools, which includes Summit Virtual Academy.
$11,832
Per student
-2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.6%
State 60.4%
Federal 21.0%
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 Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Rowan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Rowan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Rowan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salisbury High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summit Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,063
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Salisbury
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~241 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Summit Virtual Academy
How many students attend Summit Virtual Academy?
Summit Virtual Academy has 241 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salisbury, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Virtual Academy is 17.2:1, which is 9% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summit Virtual Academy?
66.1% of students at Summit Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Summit Virtual Academy is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Salisbury, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit Virtual Academy?
Summit Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Virtual Academy rank among public schools in Salisbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Virtual Academy ranks #8 of 16 public schools in Salisbury, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Salisbury on the city page.
Is Summit Virtual Academy a good school?
Summit Virtual Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina schools. 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 Rowan-Salisbury Schools?
Besides Summit Virtual Academy, Rowan-Salisbury Schools also operates Carson High (1,063 students), West Rowan High (988 students), and East Rowan High (986 students). See the Rowan-Salisbury Schools district page for the complete list.
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