Serving 584 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Summerfield Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 584 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Summerfield Elementary serves the northwest part of Summerfield, NC, covering an area of approximately 25.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 4.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summerfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Summerfield Elementary School's student population of 584 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
584 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Summerfield Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summerfield Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#209 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)79%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
The Viking
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summerfield Elementary School's ranking?
Summerfield Elementary School is ranked #209 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Summerfield Elementary School often compared to?
Summerfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Summerfield Elementary School?
584 students attend Summerfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Summerfield Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summerfield Elementary School?
Summerfield Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Summerfield Elementary School offer ?
Summerfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Summerfield Elementary School part of?
Summerfield Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools.
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