Primary Center At Jefferson

110 Ashwood Avenue
Westfield, NJ 07091
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Primary Center At Jefferson serves 143 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 143 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Primary Center At Jefferson's student population of 143 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
143 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Primary Center At Jefferson is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
10%
10%
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Hispanic
20%
33%
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Black
8%
15%
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White
59%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
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Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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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?
143 students attend Primary Center At Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Primary Center At Jefferson students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 3% 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 13:1, 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
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 143 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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