- Enrollment
- 2,830
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bayonne, NJ
Lincoln Community School #5
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Community School #5, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340126002718
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Community School #5 earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #10 of 11
- schools in Bayonne · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Community School #5 has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Community School #5 ranks #10 of 11 schools in Bayonne, NJ.
School address
District: Bayonne School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340126002718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Lincoln Community School #5 held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 340126002718 · Bayonne, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 10.8:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bayonne High School (2,830 students)
Lincoln Community School #5 held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Community School #5 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bayonne High S
Bayonne High School
2,830 students
- William Shemin
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8
1,203 students
- Walter F. Robi 924
Walter F. Robinson Community School
924 students
- Woodrow Wilson 740
Woodrow Wilson Community School
740 students
- Horace Mann Co 712
Horace Mann Community School
712 students
- This school 497
Lincoln Community School #5
497 students
What this shows Lincoln Community School #5 reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Community School #5 compares
Lincoln Community School #5 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▲ 60% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,001
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
African American 17.7%
Asian 13.9%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 34.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, Lincoln Community School #5 is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bayonne School District reports $22,001 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Community School #5 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayonne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter F. Robinson Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Community School #5's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~497 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Community School #5
How many students attend Lincoln Community School #5?
Lincoln Community School #5 has 497 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bayonne, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Community School #5?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Community School #5 is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Community School #5?
47.5% of students at Lincoln Community School #5 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Community School #5?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Community School #5 is White at 34.6% of enrollment, in Bayonne, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Community School #5?
Lincoln Community School #5 has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Community School #5 rank among schools in Bayonne?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Community School #5 ranks #10 of 11 schools in Bayonne, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bayonne on the city page.
What other schools are in Bayonne School District?
Besides Lincoln Community School #5, Bayonne School District also operates Bayonne High School (2,830 students), William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 (1,203 students), and Walter F. Robinson Community School (924 students). See the Bayonne School District district page for the complete list.