Summit Academy

www.summitacademyschools.org

Charter School 716 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Summit Academy’s Draper campus is a public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Dedicated to a classical education model, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum that focuses on core subjects while integrating character development and civic responsibility into the daily learning experience. Their approach is designed to foster critical thinking and high academic standards within a structured, supportive classroom environment.

Located in Draper, Utah, the school places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, students, and families. By maintaining a community-oriented focus, Summit Academy aims to prepare students for success in high school and beyond, balancing traditional academic instruction with opportunities for extracurricular involvement. As a charter school, it operates with a specific mission to provide an alternative educational option that prioritizes both intellectual growth and the cultivation of strong moral character.

716

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Summit Academy - Draper Campus
Demographic	Student Count
White	553
Hispanic	76
Black	11
Asian	40
Two or More	32
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
553 (77.2 %)
Hispanic
76 (10.6 %)
Asian
40 (5.6 %)
Two or More
32 (4.5 %)
Black
11 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Summit Academy
Phone:	(801)572-4166
Website:	http://www.summitacademyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	716
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 92

Grade 6 69

Grade 7 77

Grade 8 73