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Elementary· 33 schools in district

Summit Virtual Academy

1636 Parkview Circle, Salisbury, NC 28144Rowan-Salisbury Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–08Non-Charter
227
Students
Total enrolled
$12,322
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 14% vs nat'l
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
32/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 35% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 227 students in grades KG–08 in Salisbury, North Carolina.
14% below average funding
District spends $12,322 per pupil, 14% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 32th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Summit Virtual Academy is a mid-sized elementary in Salisbury, North Carolina, serving grades KG–08 with 227 students. The district invests $12,322 per student — 14% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 32/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Summit Virtual Academy

227
Total Students
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
66%
Free Lunch
15
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution112 male · 115 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility66%
National avg 52% · 150 students
Student Composition
44%
22%
24%
10%
White44%
Hispanic / Latino22%
Black24%
Multiracial10%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370405003548

Academic Outcomes at Summit Virtual Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
32
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 32th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 4th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 28144

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,322Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,322
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,422
Student Support$2,341
Administration$1,479
Operations$1,848
Other$1,232
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,322 spent per student, an estimated $5,459 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
60%
19%
State government
60.4%
Local (property tax)
18.6%
Federal programs
21.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (32/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
China Grove ElementaryLandis ElementaryWest Rowan ElementaryMillbridge Elementary
+13 more
↓
Middle
Erwin MiddleWest Rowan MiddleSoutheast MiddleChina Grove Middle
+3 more
↓
High School
Carson HighWest Rowan HighEast Rowan HighSalisbury High
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 08
Location—
CountyRowan County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictRowan-Salisbury Schools →
Phone: (704)630-7274
NCES ID: 370405003548
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Salisbury seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Rowan-Salisbury Schools
High
Carson High
1,170 students · 09–12
● 38 opp48% FRL
High
West Rowan High
1,113 students · 09–12
● 37 opp56% FRL
High
East Rowan High
1,032 students · 09–12
● 35 opp51% FRL
High
Salisbury High
959 students · 09–12
● 32 opp65% FRL
High
South Rowan High
952 students · 09–12
● 38 opp52% FRL
Mid
Erwin Middle
759 students · 06–08
● 35 opp56% FRL
Mid
West Rowan Middle
648 students · 06–08
● 37 opp60% FRL
Elem
China Grove Elementary
618 students · PK–05
● 38 opp68% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1636 Parkview Circle, Salisbury, NC 28144
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.