Brayton Elementary School

Summary:

Brayton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Summit Public School District, serving 304 students in grades 1-5. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New Jersey, with strong academic performance and a dedicated focus on serving diverse student populations.

Brayton Elementary School's academic achievements are impressive, with students significantly outperforming state averages on the NJSLA (New Jersey Student Learning Assessment) in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 5th-grade proficiency rates were 88.1% in ELA and 81.7% in Math, compared to the state averages of 52.3% and 40.1%, respectively. The school's performance on the NJSLA-S (Science) assessment for 5th-grade students is also noteworthy, with a 60% proficiency rate, compared to the state average of 27.5%. Brayton Elementary School's strong academic performance extends across different student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, and White students, who all rank within the top 10-20% of New Jersey elementary schools.

While Brayton Elementary School's overall performance is impressive, the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of its Hispanic and low socioeconomic status (SES) students, whose performance lags behind that of their peers. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate, which has fluctuated between 6.7% and 18.1% in recent years, is an area that may require targeted interventions. Compared to nearby schools, such as Glenwood School and Hartshorn School in the Millburn Township School District, as well as Salt Brook School in the New Providence School District, Brayton Elementary School's performance is on par or exceeds that of other high-performing schools in the area.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 89 Tulip Street
       Summit, NJ  07901-3410


(908) 273-1276

District: Summit Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
87th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,383 Help


Students who attend Brayton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
High:    Summit High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  322

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.3%
Hispanic:
15.5%
Asian:
9.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brayton Elementary School ranks better than 93.5% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Summit Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.49. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.3%), Hispanic (15.5%), Asian (9.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brayton Elementary School is 9.4, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Summit Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Brayton Elementary School employs 34 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brayton Elementary School is $6,383. 3 elementary schools in the Summit Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brayton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brayton Elementary School 87th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Brayton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Summit Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Summit Public School District 35th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brayton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Brayton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 85.25 101st 1204 91.6%
2004 76.37 289th 1298 77.7%
2005 82.69 95th 1303 92.7%
2006 71.61 422nd 1314 67.9%
2007 74.22 332nd 1329 75.0%
2008 74.53 344th 1338 74.3%
2009 75.89 313th 1346 76.7%
2010 78.14 257th 1354 81.0%
2011 80.51 196th 1360 85.6%
2012 81.18 189th 1363 86.1%
2013 83.35 136th 1367 90.1%
2014 76.85 320th 1363 76.5%
2015 75.15 354th 1357 73.9%
2016 79.42 276th 1346 79.5%
2017 83.02 213th 1352 84.2%
2018 90.49 89th 1353 93.4%
2019 88.13 121st 1360 91.1%
2021 95.16 40th 1317 97.0%
2022 93.70 67th 1345 95.0%
2023 91.09 104th 1342 92.3%
2024 91.49 87th 1338 93.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Brayton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 90.42 41st 463 91.1%
2024 67.82 113th 559 79.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Brayton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.80 100th 1001 90.0%
2019 87.50 90th 1007 91.1%
2021 98.08 5th 868 99.4%
2022 78.69 140th 949 85.2%
2023 84.21 109th 958 88.6%
2024 92.68 41st 989 95.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brayton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.96 273rd 948 71.2%
2023 20.77 734th 910 19.3%
2024 43.33 486th 939 48.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Brayton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.17 68th 1333 94.9%
2019 88.66 85th 1331 93.6%
2021 91.50 78th 1290 94.0%
2022 93.45 51st 1326 96.2%
2023 91.07 92nd 1318 93.0%
2024 86.87 154th 1317 88.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Brayton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.21 119th 1334 91.1%
2019 85.86 139th 1335 89.6%
2021 93.33 55th 1297 95.8%
2022 92.63 73rd 1324 94.5%
2023 89.02 126th 1315 90.4%
2024 93.15 49th 1313 96.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Brayton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.39 111th 339 67.3%
2022 86.89 17th 348 95.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Brayton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.58 89th 870 89.8%
2019 83.50 100th 899 88.9%
2021 85.18 79th 896 91.2%
2022 65.71 262nd 953 72.5%
2023 72.90 212th 982 78.4%
2024 54.98 387th 989 60.9%
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Rank History for White students at Brayton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.76 24th 1022 97.7%
2019 90.07 31st 1023 97.0%
2021 96.26 3rd 964 99.7%
2022 95.63 4th 976 99.6%
2023 94.69 12th 975 98.8%
2024 95.35 9th 963 99.1%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Brayton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 211 16 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1989 166 12 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1990 170 9 8 17 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1991 184 13 5 16 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1992 227 19 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1993 257 19 7 14 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1994 264 13 8 33 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1995 282 22 6 28 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1996 282 22 6 28 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1998 301 14 10 34 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1999 302 16 15 45 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2000 319 8 13 45 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2001 326 5 9 60 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2002 377 5 15 66 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2003 377 5 15 66 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2004 353 11 18 61 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2005 374 8 22 70 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2006 379 12 23 75 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2007 354 9 28 62 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2008 366 9 35 59 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2009 318 8 26 47 0 0 8 0 407
2010 312 6 25 40 0 2 13 0 398
2011 306 13 24 34 0 1 11 0 389
2012 300 9 19 38 0 1 12 0 379
2013 278 8 17 45 0 1 12 0 361
2014 278 13 17 51 0 1 17 0 377
2015 268 14 17 56 0 0 17 0 372
2016 253 16 21 62 0 0 13 0 365
2017 258 17 14 49 0 0 17 0 355
2018 252 12 27 54 0 0 22 0 367
2019 226 13 26 53 0 0 22 0 340
2020 219 11 27 48 0 0 16 0 321
2021 214 10 29 49 0 0 14 0 316
2022 197 11 36 47 1 0 9 0 301
2023 203 13 30 50 1 0 7 0 304
2024 220 14 31 50 1 0 6 0 322

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brayton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 242 16.0 15.1 n/a
1989 191 11.0 17.3 n/a
1990 204 14.0 14.5 2
1991 218 16.0 13.6 4.1
1992 264 16.0 16.5 5.3
1993 297 18.9 15.7 7.4
1994 318 20.1 15.8 6.3
1995 338 19.0 17.8 5.3
1996 338 19.0 17.8 5.3
1998 359 22.6 15.9 4.5
1999 378 22.5 16.8 4.5
2000 385 23.5 16.4 5.2
2001 400 23.8 16.8 8.5
2002 463 28.2 16.4 10.8
2003 463 28.2 16.4 10.8
2004 443 29.0 15.3 10.4
2005 474 29.5 16.1 n/a
2006 489 34.0 14.4 12.1
2007 453 35.0 12.9 9.3
2008 469 28.0 16.8 10.2
2009 407 33.1 11.4 8.8
2010 398 24.0 16.5 9.5
2011 389 25.0 15.5 8
2012 379 35.1 10.7 10
2013 361 32.0 11.2 10.8
2014 377 37.0 10.1 12.5
2015 372 35.0 10.6 12.9
2016 365 34.0 10.7 14
2017 355 34.5 10.2 11.8
2018 367 33.0 11.1 12.8
2019 340 31.0 10.9 14.1
2020 321 31.5 10.1 13.7
2021 316 31.5 10.0 13.3
2022 301 30.5 9.8 13.3
2023 304 33.0 9.2 17.1
2024 322 34.0 9.4 16.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brayton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 242 16.0 15.1 n/a
1989 191 11.0 17.3 n/a
1990 204 14.0 14.5 2
1991 218 16.0 13.6 4.1
1992 264 16.0 16.5 5.3
1993 297 18.9 15.7 7.4
1994 318 20.1 15.8 6.3
1995 338 19.0 17.8 5.3
1996 338 19.0 17.8 5.3
1998 359 22.6 15.9 4.5
1999 378 22.5 16.8 4.5
2000 385 23.5 16.4 5.2
2001 400 23.8 16.8 8.5
2002 463 28.2 16.4 10.8
2003 463 28.2 16.4 10.8
2004 443 29.0 15.3 10.4
2005 474 29.5 16.1 n/a
2006 489 34.0 14.4 12.1
2007 453 35.0 12.9 9.3
2008 469 28.0 16.8 10.2
2009 407 33.1 11.4 8.8
2010 398 24.0 16.5 9.5
2011 389 25.0 15.5 8
2012 379 35.1 10.7 10
2013 361 32.0 11.2 10.8
2014 377 37.0 10.1 12.5
2015 372 35.0 10.6 12.9
2016 365 34.0 10.7 14
2017 355 34.5 10.2 11.8
2018 367 33.0 11.1 12.8
2019 340 31.0 10.9 14.1
2020 321 31.5 10.1 13.7
2021 316 31.5 10.0 13.3
2022 301 30.5 9.8 13.3
2023 304 33.0 9.2 17.1
2024 322 34.0 9.4 16.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Brayton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $68 (1.1%) $6,315 (98.9%) $6,383

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brayton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 121st of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 104th of 1342 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brayton Elementary School)72.274.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Summit Public School District)82.377.4
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brayton Elementary School)78.170.3
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Summit Public School District)84.980.3
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brayton Elementary School)87.785.5
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Summit Public School District)90.286.9
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brayton Elementary School)78.579.4
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Summit Public School District)79.882.1
 2.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brayton Elementary School)84.481.5
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Summit Public School District)89.685.1
 4.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brayton Elementary School)71.872.7
 0.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Summit Public School District)74.473.5
 0.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students340304
 10.6%
African American1313
American Indian01
Asian2630
 15.4%
Hispanic5350
 5.7%
Pacific Islander00
White226203
 10.2%
Two or More Races227
 68.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.1%17.1%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Brayton Elementary School

Yes. Brayton Elementary School ranks in the top 6.5% of New Jersey elementary schools.

Students at Brayton Elementary School are 68% White, 16% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 322 students attended Brayton Elementary School.

Students who attend Brayton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
High : Summit High School


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