Primary Center At Jefferson serves 116 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Attendance Zone: The Primary Center at Jefferson serves a central area in Westfield, NJ, encompassing approximately 2.5 square miles. Families within this attendance zone typically live 5-10 minutes away, with an average distance of 1 mile from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 1.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Primary Center At Jefferson's student population of 116 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Average Class Size
22 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Primary Center At Jefferson is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
11%
Hispanic
26%
35%
Black
4%
14%
White
51%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Primary Center At Jefferson often compared to?
Primary Center At Jeffersonis often viewed alongside schools like Primary Center At Wilson, Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Primary Center At Jefferson?
116 students attend Primary Center At Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Primary Center At Jefferson students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Primary Center At Jefferson?
Primary Center At Jefferson has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Primary Center At Jefferson offer ?
Primary Center At Jefferson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Primary Center At Jefferson part of?
Primary Center At Jefferson is part of Summit Public School District.
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