Enrollment
363
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waynesboro, PA
Summitview El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Summitview El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422511005330
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summitview El Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Waynesboro · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Summitview El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summitview El Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Waynesboro, PA.
School address
District: Waynesboro Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422511005330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Summitview El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Summitview El Sch
Summitview El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, enrolling 363 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.1% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 363 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 550 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #254.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Waynesboro Area Sd spends $12,735 per pupil, 29% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Waynesboro's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fairview Avenue El Sch (597 students): Summitview El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 14.6:1).
Waynesboro Area Sd also operates Waynesboro Area Shs (1,392 students) and Waynesboro Area Ms (887 students) alongside Summitview El Sch.
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 Summitview El Sch compares
Summitview El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 22% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,735
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 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 77.7%
Two or More 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Asian 2.5%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Summitview El Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waynesboro Area Sd, which includes Summitview El Sch.
$12,735
Per student
-29%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 39.0%
Federal 13.8%
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 Summitview El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waynesboro Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Avenue El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mowrey El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hooverville El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summitview El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Waynesboro
3 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 Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~363 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Summitview El Sch
How many students attend Summitview El Sch?
Summitview El Sch has 363 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waynesboro, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summitview El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Summitview El Sch is 14:1, which is 3% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summitview El Sch?
45.1% of students at Summitview El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summitview El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Summitview El Sch is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Waynesboro, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summitview El Sch?
Summitview El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Summitview El Sch rank among elementary schools in Waynesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Summitview El Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Waynesboro, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Waynesboro on the city page.
Is Summitview El Sch a good school?
Summitview El Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 Waynesboro Area Sd?
Besides Summitview El Sch, Waynesboro Area Sd also operates Waynesboro Area Shs (1,392 students), Waynesboro Area Ms (887 students), and Fairview Avenue El Sch (597 students). See the Waynesboro Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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