Excellent
#300 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 9% in state
Summit Elementary School
Elementary School · Forest Hills Local · Cincinnati, OH
A Forest Hills Local elementary school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8400 Northport Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45255
- Math 87% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Summit Elementary School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 84% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Summit Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cincinnati map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,675/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cincinnati), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,694
Median home value
$279,400
Median rent
$1,339/mo
College educated
50.6%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45255; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Goddard SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 563 | Compare → |
| Ayer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 574 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Forest Hills Local
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Summit Elementary School is listed in Forest Hills Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Summit Elementary School
Summit Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cincinnati, OH, part of Forest Hills Local, serving approximately 515 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #300 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summit Elementary School
What grades does Summit Elementary School serve?
Summit Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Summit Elementary School?
Summit Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 515 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Elementary School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Summit Elementary School rank in OH?
Summit Elementary School ranks #300 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Summit Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Summit Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Summit Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summit Elementary School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Summit Elementary School a charter school?
No, Summit Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Summit Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Summit Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Summit Elementary School?
23.9% of students at Summit Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 515
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (513) 474-2270
- Area population (ZIP 45255)
- 22,760
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 45255; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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