Jefferson Elementary School

www.summit.k12.nj.us

221 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located at 110 Ashwood Avenue in Summit, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Summit Public School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach to learning. It plays a significant role in the local community, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the social-emotional development of its students.

The school is known for its strong partnership with parents and the community, which helps sustain a variety of enrichment programs and extracurricular activities. With a focus on preparing students for middle school and beyond, Jefferson Elementary utilizes a rigorous curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school’s location in a residential area of Summit reflects its status as a neighborhood anchor, dedicated to maintaining high educational standards within a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere.

221

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	66
Black	12
Asian	41
Two or More	12

White
90 (40.7%)
Hispanic
66 (29.9%)
Asian
41 (18.6%)
Black
12 (5.4%)
Two or More
12 (5.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Summit Public School District
Phone:	(908)273-3807
Website:	http://www.summit.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 40