Enrollment
203
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Summit, NJ
Primary Center at Wilson
Federal NCES profile for Primary Center at Wilson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341590002985
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Primary Center at Wilson earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Summit · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 6.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Primary Center at Wilson has class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Primary Center at Wilson ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Summit, NJ.
School address
District: Summit Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341590002985 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Primary Center at Wilson compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Primary Center at Wilson
Primary Center at Wilson is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Summit, New Jersey, enrolling 203 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.6:1 is larger than about 93% of New Jersey schools and 32% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 6.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 203 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 211 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #195, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 406 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Summit Public School District also operates Summit High School (1,198 students) and Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School (871 students) alongside Primary Center at Wilson.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Primary Center at Wilson compares
Primary Center at Wilson on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.4% | ▼ 78% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 93% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,281
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
Asian 13.3%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Primary Center at Wilson is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Summit Public School District, which includes Primary Center at Wilson.
$24,281
Per student
-3%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.5%
State 22.5%
Federal 6.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Primary Center at Wilson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brayton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Primary Center at Wilson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~203 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Primary Center at Wilson
How many students attend Primary Center at Wilson?
Primary Center at Wilson has 203 students enrolled. It is a public school in Summit, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Primary Center at Wilson?
The student-teacher ratio at Primary Center at Wilson is 15.6:1, which is 32% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Primary Center at Wilson?
6.4% of students at Primary Center at Wilson 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 Wilson?
The largest demographic group at Primary Center at Wilson is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Summit, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Primary Center at Wilson?
Primary Center at Wilson has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Primary Center at Wilson rank among public schools in Summit?
By Resource Investment Index, Primary Center at Wilson ranks #9 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.
Is Primary Center at Wilson a good school?
Primary Center at Wilson earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Summit Public School District?
Besides Primary Center at Wilson, 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.
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