Enrollment
497
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Community School #5 compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Community School #5
Lincoln Community School #5 is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bayonne, New Jersey, enrolling 497 students.
At 10.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 497 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 335 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #220.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 497 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Bayonne School District also operates Bayonne High School (2,830 students) and William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 (1,203 students) alongside Lincoln Community School #5.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln Community School #5 compares
Lincoln Community School #5 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,344
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bayonne School District, which includes Lincoln Community School #5.
$21,344
Per student
-15%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 54.5%
Federal 10.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,830
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~497 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lincoln Community School #5 a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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