- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orange, NJ
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341227002406
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Orange · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 71.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Avenue Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Orange, NJ.
School address
District: Orange Board of Education School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341227002406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 60.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 341227002406 · Orange, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
728 enr · 12.1:1 · 71.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange High School (1,368 students)
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 60.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orange High Sc
Orange High School
1,368 students
- This school
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
728 students
- Rosa Parks Com
Rosa Parks Community School
593 students
- Park Avenue El 423
Park Avenue Elementary School
423 students
- Orange Prepara 397
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation
397 students
- Forest Street 384
Forest Street Community Elementary School
384 students
What this shows Lincoln Avenue Elementary School reports 728 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Avenue Elementary School compares
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.5% | ▲ 142% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 142% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,503
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 728 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.0%
African American 44.4%
White 1.0%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Lincoln Avenue Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange Board of Education School District reports $26,503 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosa Parks Community School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Street Community Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Orange
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~728 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Avenue Elementary School?
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School has 728 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orange, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 692 (2022-23) → 708 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Avenue Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Avenue Elementary School?
71.5% of students at Lincoln Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Avenue Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.0% of enrollment, in Orange, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Avenue Elementary School?
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Avenue Elementary School rank among schools in Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Avenue Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Orange, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange Board of Education School District?
Besides Lincoln Avenue Elementary School, Orange Board of Education School District also operates Orange High School (1,368 students), Rosa Parks Community School (593 students), and Park Avenue Elementary School (423 students). See the Orange Board of Education School District district page for the complete list.