- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Summit, NJ
Primary Center at Jefferson
Federal NCES profile for Primary Center at Jefferson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341590002987
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Primary Center at Jefferson earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also one of the smallest schools in New Jersey.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Summit · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Primary Center at Jefferson has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Primary Center at Jefferson ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Summit, NJ.
School address
District: Summit Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341590002987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Primary Center at Jefferson shrank from 143 students in 2022-23 to 114 in 2023-24 (-20.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 9.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 341590002987 · Summit, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
116 enr · 10.5:1 · 14.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Summit High School (1,198 students)
Primary Center at Jefferson shrank from 143 students in 2022-23 to 114 in 2023-24 (-20.3%). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 9.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Primary Center at Jefferson 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
- Brayton Elemen 335
Brayton Elementary School
335 students
- This school 116
Primary Center at Jefferson
116 students
What this shows Primary Center at Jefferson reports 116 students on the CCD universe file.
How Primary Center at Jefferson compares
Primary Center at Jefferson is a shrinking 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.7% | ▼ 50% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Asian 14.7%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Primary Center at Jefferson is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
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 Primary Center at Jefferson 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brayton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Primary Center at Jefferson'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
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Nationwide other 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 (~116 students)
Frequently asked questions about Primary Center at Jefferson
How many students attend Primary Center at Jefferson?
Primary Center at Jefferson has 116 students enrolled. It is a public school in Summit, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 143 (2022-23) → 114 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Primary Center at Jefferson?
The student-teacher ratio at Primary Center at Jefferson is 10.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 33% 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 Primary Center at Jefferson?
14.7% of students at Primary Center at Jefferson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Primary Center at Jefferson?
The largest demographic group at Primary Center at Jefferson is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Summit, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Primary Center at Jefferson?
Primary Center at Jefferson has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Primary Center at Jefferson rank among public schools in Summit?
By Resource Investment Index, Primary Center at Jefferson ranks #8 of 9 public 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 public schools in Summit on the city page.
What other schools are in Summit Public School District?
Besides Primary Center at Jefferson, 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.