- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Summit, NJ
Brayton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brayton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341590005712
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brayton Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Summit · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 13.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Brayton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brayton Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Summit, NJ.
School address
District: Summit Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341590005712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Brayton Elementary School grew from 304 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 341590005712 · Summit, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 10.2:1 · 13.5% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Summit High School (1,198 students)
Brayton Elementary School grew from 304 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Brayton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Summit High Sc
Summit High School
1,198 students
- Lawton C. John
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
871 students
- Franklin Eleme 369
Franklin Elementary School
369 students
- Lincoln-Hubbar 351
Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School
351 students
- This school 335
Brayton Elementary School
335 students
- Washington Ele 323
Washington Elementary School
323 students
What this shows Brayton Elementary School reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brayton Elementary School compares
Brayton Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.5% | ▼ 54% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,870
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Asian 8.1%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Brayton Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Summit Public School District reports $23,870 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brayton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brayton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brayton Elementary School
How many students attend Brayton Elementary School?
Brayton Elementary School has 335 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Summit, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brayton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brayton Elementary School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brayton Elementary School?
13.5% of students at Brayton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brayton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brayton Elementary School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Summit, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brayton Elementary School?
Brayton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brayton Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Summit?
By Resource Investment Index, Brayton Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Summit, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Summit on the city page.
What other schools are in Summit Public School District?
Besides Brayton Elementary School, Summit Public School District also operates Summit High School (1,198 students), Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School (871 students), and Franklin Elementary School (369 students). See the Summit Public School District district page for the complete list.