Serving 460 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Summit Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Summit Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Jerome, ID, covering an area of approximately 313.5 square miles. Families within this zone can expect typical drive times of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with some areas located as far as 32.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Summit Elementary School's student population of 460 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
460 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Summit Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Elementary School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#631 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
68%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Elementary School's ranking?
Summit Elementary School is ranked #631 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Summit Elementary School often compared to?
Summit Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jerome Academy, Horizon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Summit Elementary School?
460 students attend Summit Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Summit Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summit Elementary School?
Summit Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Summit Elementary School offer ?
Summit Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Summit Elementary School part of?
Summit Elementary School is part of Jerome Joint School District.
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