- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yakima, WA
Summitview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Summitview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530972001652
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summitview Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #13 of 17
- elementary schools in Yakima · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Summitview Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summitview Elementary ranks #13 of 17 elementary schools in Yakima, WA.
School address
District: West Valley School District (Yakima) · Washington
NCES ID 530972001652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Summitview Elementary held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 530972001652 · Yakima, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 15.8:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: West Valley High School (1,494 students)
Summitview Elementary held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Summitview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Valley Hi
West Valley High School
1,494 students
- West Valley Mi
West Valley Mid-Level Campus
1,167 students
- This school 475
Summitview Elementary
475 students
- Apple Valley E 447
Apple Valley Elementary
447 students
- Wide Hollow El 433
Wide Hollow Elementary
433 students
- Ahtanum Valley 381
Ahtanum Valley Elementary
381 students
What this shows Summitview Elementary reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summitview Elementary compares
Summitview Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▲ 33% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Washington - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,141
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.8%
White 41.9%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Summitview Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Valley School District (Yakima) reports $15,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summitview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Valley Mid-Level Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wide Hollow Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ahtanum Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summitview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Yakima
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ridgeview Elementary
Standard public school
533 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Garfield Elementary School
Standard public school
507 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
Standard public school
485 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Robertson Elementary
Standard public school
473 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Terrace Heights Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summitview Elementary
How many students attend Summitview Elementary?
Summitview Elementary has 475 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yakima, WA. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summitview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Summitview Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summitview Elementary?
59.9% of students at Summitview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summitview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Summitview Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment, in Yakima, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summitview Elementary?
Summitview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Summitview Elementary rank among elementary schools in Yakima?
By Resource Investment Index, Summitview Elementary ranks #13 of 17 elementary schools in Yakima, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Yakima on the city page.
What other schools are in West Valley School District (Yakima)?
Besides Summitview Elementary, West Valley School District (Yakima) also operates West Valley High School (1,494 students), West Valley Mid-Level Campus (1,167 students), and Apple Valley Elementary (447 students). See the West Valley School District (Yakima) district page for the complete list.