At a glance
Reported students
283
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
283
Summersville Grade School: 283 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
12.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 274
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about Summersville Grade School
Summersville Grade School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Mount Vernon. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Summersville SD 79. NCES reports 283 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (87.3%) and multiracial (7.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 16.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Summersville Grade School
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.11 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 16.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.3%
- Hispanic4.2%
- Black1.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial7.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Summersville Grade School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center Elementary · Mount Vernon SD 80 | KG–03 | 562 | 3.4 mi |
| J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr Elementary · Mount Vernon SD 80 | 04–05 | 260 | 3.9 mi |
| Bethel Grade School Elementary · Bethel SD 82 | PK–08 | 154 | 4 mi |
| Spring Garden Elementary School Elementary · Spring Garden Community Consolidated School District 178 | KG–04 | 124 | 4.9 mi |
| Opdyke-Belle Rive Grade Sch Elementary · Opdyke-Belle-Rive CCSD 5 | PK–08 | 122 | 6.1 mi |
| McClellan Elementary School Elementary · McClellan CCSD 12 | KG–08 | 56 | 6.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Summersville Grade School
What grades does Summersville Grade School serve?
Summersville Grade School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Summersville SD 79.
How many students attend Summersville Grade School?
Summersville Grade School reported 283 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 274 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Summersville Grade School?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 283 students and 23.11 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Summersville Grade School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Summersville Grade School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Summersville SD 79 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Summersville Grade School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Summersville Grade School in?
Summersville Grade School is part of Summersville SD 79, based in Mount Vernon, IL, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Summersville Grade School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center (3.4 mi), J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr (3.9 mi), Bethel Grade School (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.