Jefferson Elementary School

Summary:

Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Summit, New Jersey, serving 215 students in grades 1-5. It is part of the Summit Public School District, which is ranked 41 out of 615 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jefferson Elementary School stands out for its diverse student population, with 40% White, 8.37% African American, 30.7% Hispanic, and 15.35% Asian students. Academically, the school performs exceptionally well, with 92.4% of 4th-grade students and 76.9% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 51.3% and 53.2%, respectively. In Mathematics, 77.5% of 4th-grade students and 65.9% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better, outpacing the state averages of 44.3% and 40.1%. The school maintains a strong ranking in the top 20-25% of New Jersey elementary schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Jefferson Elementary School is a high-performing school, it is not the top-performing school in the Summit Public School District. Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School and Brayton Elementary School consistently rank higher and have higher academic proficiency rates, particularly in Mathematics. Additionally, the school has seen a recent increase in chronic absenteeism, from 3.4% in 2020-2021 to 9.9% in 2021-2022, which is an area the school may want to investigate and address.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 110 Ashwood Avenue
       Summit, NJ  07901-3823


(908) 273-3807

District: Summit Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
257th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,684 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  215

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.0%
Hispanic:
30.7%
Asian:
15.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jefferson Elementary School ranks better than 80.8% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Summit Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.98. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Student population at Jefferson Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40%), Hispanic (30.7%), Asian (15.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Summit Public School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 10.4. 3 elementary schools in the Summit Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Elementary School is $8,684, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Summit Public School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Elementary School 257th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Summit Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Summit Public School District 41st of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jefferson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 75.51 341st 1204 71.7%
2004 73.64 365th 1298 71.9%
2005 75.47 316th 1303 75.7%
2006 66.35 560th 1314 57.4%
2007 68.82 499th 1329 62.5%
2008 54.85 768th 1338 42.6%
2009 59.01 666th 1346 50.5%
2010 58.18 693rd 1354 48.8%
2011 52.13 816th 1360 40.0%
2012 49.24 836th 1363 38.7%
2013 73.89 401st 1367 70.7%
2014 74.11 389th 1363 71.5%
2015 76.46 334th 1357 75.4%
2016 78.90 288th 1346 78.6%
2017 82.60 225th 1352 83.4%
2018 80.57 256th 1353 81.1%
2019 82.14 227th 1360 83.3%
2021 78.45 247th 1317 81.2%
2022 81.03 269th 1345 80.0%
2023 80.98 257th 1342 80.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.92 44th 434 89.9%
2019 91.29 37th 463 92.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.68 29th 1001 97.1%
2019 98.70 7th 1007 99.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.24 80th 942 91.5%
2019 77.51 122nd 948 87.1%
2021 82.42 50th 839 94.0%
2022 86.36 70th 863 91.9%
2023 55.01 336th 910 63.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.10 271st 1333 79.7%
2019 77.17 295th 1331 77.8%
2021 76.93 238th 1290 81.6%
2022 78.41 294th 1326 77.8%
2023 75.19 334th 1318 74.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.98 254th 1334 81.0%
2019 85.47 149th 1335 88.8%
2021 77.36 247th 1297 81.0%
2022 80.46 255th 1324 80.7%
2023 85.14 184th 1315 86.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.71 88th 870 89.9%
2019 83.56 99th 899 89.0%
2021 81.08 108th 896 87.9%
2022 82.28 125th 953 86.9%
2023 75.11 189th 982 80.8%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.28 129th 1022 87.4%
2019 88.37 48th 1023 95.3%
2021 79.58 136th 964 85.9%
2022 86.06 89th 976 90.9%
2023 89.50 58th 975 94.1%
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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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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Open Quote Jefferson School is fantastic. Class sizes are small, teachers really care about the kids, the principal really CARES, knows every child by name, and is enthusiastic about learning and family involvement. Yes, compared to other Summit schools, the student body make up is lower income and more diverse in ethnicity and disability, but there are lots of life lessons there. Diversity is celebrated at Jefferson! All elementary schools lead to the same middle and high school in Summit. Do your homework and you will see the Summit district ranks well in New Jersey/the country and Jefferson is no exception. Don't snub your nose at Jefferson - I feel my child is getting an excellent education and has a better sense of real world dynamics than other Summit elementary kids. There are lots of opportunities for families to be involved and some great programs happening at Jefferson. I have a choice about what side of town I want to live in and I whole-heartedly choose to live in the Jefferson district! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, November 13, 2014

Open Quote Jefferson School is an exceptional school. It has an excellent, highly qualified staff that helps each student achieve his/her highest academic potential while also developing character and values. The student population is truly diverse, which is a rare and treasured gift that is embraced by all members of the school community. Children who attend Jefferson School are given a unique educational experience that prepares them academically and socially for the world beyond the classroom. Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Thursday, October 2, 2014

Open Quote Wonderful school. Very focused on driving strong academic results as well as building strong character in students. Teachers are amazingly engaged. True sense of community among parents. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, February 14, 2014

Open Quote Jefferson School is a gem. The staff, under the direction of Ron Poles, works hard to connect with every student and help them achieve their absolute best. There is a strong sense of community among parents, students & staff. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Jefferson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 154 25 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1989 138 28 4 18 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1990 135 21 3 28 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1991 126 20 4 33 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1992 126 20 5 35 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1993 131 18 10 30 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1994 146 23 11 37 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1995 131 23 11 51 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1996 131 23 11 51 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1998 119 37 10 43 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1999 127 34 11 46 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2000 130 38 17 49 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2001 123 27 17 57 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2002 116 22 20 77 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2003 116 22 20 77 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2004 101 21 16 87 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2005 99 23 19 84 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2006 101 21 21 90 0 n/a n/a 0 233
2007 100 18 20 94 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2008 98 18 27 99 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2009 99 8 26 71 0 0 11 0 215
2010 95 11 21 74 0 0 10 0 211
2011 90 15 18 82 0 0 9 0 214
2012 95 15 18 84 0 0 13 0 225
2013 100 14 15 93 0 0 12 0 234
2014 102 13 14 86 0 0 10 0 225
2015 104 11 9 86 0 0 8 0 218
2016 106 12 10 84 0 0 8 0 220
2017 114 19 12 89 1 0 10 0 245
2018 105 12 10 82 2 0 11 0 222
2019 94 16 13 91 0 0 13 0 227
2020 88 16 14 91 0 0 12 0 221
2021 88 12 24 71 0 0 9 0 204
2022 87 14 26 66 0 0 9 0 202
2023 86 18 33 66 0 0 12 0 215

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 Jefferson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 192 15.0 12.8 n/a
1989 188 14.0 13.4 n/a
1990 187 15.0 12.4 8.6
1991 183 16.0 11.4 11.5
1992 186 15.0 12.4 14
1993 189 14.6 12.9 7.9
1994 217 17.2 12.6 13.4
1995 216 13.4 16.1 12
1996 216 13.4 16.1 12
1998 209 15.0 13.9 11
1999 218 16.0 13.6 9.6
2000 234 16.4 14.3 15.4
2001 224 16.7 13.4 18.8
2002 235 17.5 13.4 22.1
2003 235 17.5 13.4 22.1
2004 225 18.0 12.5 19.6
2005 225 20.0 11.3 n/a
2006 233 20.0 11.7 26.6
2007 232 20.0 11.6 30.2
2008 242 19.0 12.7 27.7
2009 215 21.4 9.3 31.2
2010 211 16.0 13.1 37.9
2011 214 18.0 11.8 37.4
2012 225 28.0 8.0 38.2
2013 234 28.5 8.2 41.5
2014 225 26.4 8.5 36.4
2015 218 28.0 7.7 39
2016 220 26.0 8.4 34.5
2017 245 27.3 8.9 34.3
2018 222 27.8 7.9 32
2019 227 24.0 9.4 34.4
2020 221 26.0 8.5 36.2
2021 204 22.5 9.0 29.4
2022 202 20.5 9.8 24.3
2023 215 20.5 10.4 25.6

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 Jefferson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 192 15.0 12.8 n/a
1989 188 14.0 13.4 n/a
1990 187 15.0 12.4 8.6
1991 183 16.0 11.4 11.5
1992 186 15.0 12.4 14
1993 189 14.6 12.9 7.9
1994 217 17.2 12.6 13.4
1995 216 13.4 16.1 12
1996 216 13.4 16.1 12
1998 209 15.0 13.9 11
1999 218 16.0 13.6 9.6
2000 234 16.4 14.3 15.4
2001 224 16.7 13.4 18.8
2002 235 17.5 13.4 22.1
2003 235 17.5 13.4 22.1
2004 225 18.0 12.5 19.6
2005 225 20.0 11.3 n/a
2006 233 20.0 11.7 26.6
2007 232 20.0 11.6 30.2
2008 242 19.0 12.7 27.7
2009 215 21.4 9.3 31.2
2010 211 16.0 13.1 37.9
2011 214 18.0 11.8 37.4
2012 225 28.0 8.0 38.2
2013 234 28.5 8.2 41.5
2014 225 26.4 8.5 36.4
2015 218 28.0 7.7 39
2016 220 26.0 8.4 34.5
2017 245 27.3 8.9 34.3
2018 222 27.8 7.9 32
2019 227 24.0 9.4 34.4
2020 221 26.0 8.5 36.2
2021 204 22.5 9.0 29.4
2022 202 20.5 9.8 24.3
2023 215 20.5 10.4 25.6

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 Jefferson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $839 (9.7%) $7,845 (90.3%) $8,684

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 227th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 257th of 1342 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)63.255.3
 7.9%
   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 (Jefferson Elementary School)78.965.7
 13.2%
   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 (Jefferson Elementary School)90.492.4
 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 (Jefferson Elementary School)76.277.5
 1.3%
   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 (Jefferson Elementary School)84.676.9
 7.7%
   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 (Jefferson Elementary School)54.865.9
 11.1%
   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 Students227215
 5.3%
African American1618
 12.5%
American Indian00
Asian1333
 153.8%
Hispanic9166
 27.5%
Pacific Islander00
White9486
 8.5%
Two or More Races1312
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.4%25.6%
 8.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Elementary School

Jefferson Elementary School ranks 257th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 215 students attended Jefferson Elementary School.

Students at Jefferson Elementary School are 40% White, 31% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races.


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