At a glance
Reported students
116
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–KG
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
2nd percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
335
Primary Center at Jefferson: 116 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
11.9:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 124
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.9:1
What the reported data says about Primary Center at Jefferson
Primary Center at Jefferson is a public elementary school serving grades PK–KG in Summit. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Summit Public School District. NCES reports 116 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 2nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, close to the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (50.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.9%). English learners represent 12.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Primary Center at Jefferson
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 21%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.2%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.9%
- Hispanic25.9%
- Black4.3%
- Asian14.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Summit Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Primary Center at Wilson
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
203 reported students
Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
221 reported students
Washington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
323 reported students
Brayton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
335 reported students
Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
351 reported students
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
369 reported students
Public schools near Primary Center at Jefferson
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary School Elementary · Summit Public School District | 01–05 | 221 | under 0.1 mi |
| Brayton Elementary School Elementary · Summit Public School District | 01–05 | 335 | 0.7 mi |
| Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School Elementary · Summit Public School District | 01–05 | 351 | 1.1 mi |
| Franklin Elementary School Elementary · Summit Public School District | 01–05 | 369 | 1.3 mi |
| Primary Center at Wilson Elementary · Summit Public School District | PK–KG | 203 | 1.5 mi |
| Edward V. Walton Primary School Elementary · Springfield Public School District | PK–04 | 511 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Primary Center at Jefferson
What grades does Primary Center at Jefferson serve?
Primary Center at Jefferson reports grades PK–KG in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Summit Public School District.
How many students attend Primary Center at Jefferson?
Primary Center at Jefferson reported 116 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 2nd percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 124 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Primary Center at Jefferson?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 116 students and 9.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Primary Center at Jefferson a public, charter, or magnet school?
Primary Center at Jefferson is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Summit Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Primary Center at Jefferson students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
17.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Primary Center at Jefferson in?
Primary Center at Jefferson is part of Summit Public School District, based in Summit, NJ, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Primary Center at Jefferson?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jefferson Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), Brayton Elementary School (0.7 mi), Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.