District Overview
Summit Hill SD 161 is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 20100 S Spruce Dr in Frankfort, Illinois. Situated within a large suburban setting in the greater Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan area, this non-charter district operates five schools designed to serve students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The district educates a total student body of 2,333 learners, comprising 1,136 female and 1,197 male students. Reflecting the demographic makeup of its suburban community, the student population includes 1,606 White, 325 Hispanic, 229 Black, 88 multiracial, and 73 Asian students, as well as small populations of Pacific Islander and American Indian learners.

To support its primary and middle school academic programs, Summit Hill SD 161 maintains a dedicated workforce totaling approximately 753 full-time equivalent staff members. The district's educational framework relies on 432.5 full-time equivalent teachers and 46 instructional aides, complemented by 274.4 support staff members who ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly. Student enrollment remains steady throughout the primary grades, beginning with 94 pre-kindergarten and 186 kindergarten pupils and progressing up to 301 eighth-grade students preparing for secondary education. Families, educators, and researchers can learn more about the district's operations and community resources through its official portal at summithill.org.
5
Total Schools
2,333
Total Students
432.5
Full-Time Teachers
5.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Summit Hill SD 161
Demographic Student Count
White1,606
Hispanic325
Black229
Asian73
Two or More88
American Indian5
Pacific Islander7
  • White
    1,606 (68.8%)
  • Hispanic
    325 (13.9%)
  • Black
    229 (9.8%)
  • Two or More
    88 (3.8%)
  • Asian
    73 (3.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    7 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Summit Hill SD 161
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle2
High0
Other3
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:2,333*
Teachers (FTE):432.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.4
Schools in Summit Hill SD 161
Found 7 Schools