- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westfield, NJ
Lincoln Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341776002999
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Early Childhood Center earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools.
- #12 of 12
- public schools in Westfield · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 0.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Early Childhood Center ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Westfield, NJ.
School address
District: Westfield Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341776002999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Lincoln Early Childhood Center shrank from 282 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 341776002999 · Westfield, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 16.8:1 · 0.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Westfield Senior High School (1,776 students)
Lincoln Early Childhood Center shrank from 282 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westfield Seni
Westfield Senior High School
1,776 students
- Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison Intermediate School
800 students
- Roosevelt Inte 638
Roosevelt Intermediate School
638 students
- Franklin Eleme 509
Franklin Elementary School
509 students
- Jefferson Elem 467
Jefferson Elementary School
467 students
- This school 268
Lincoln Early Childhood Center
268 students
What this shows Lincoln Early Childhood Center reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Early Childhood Center compares
Lincoln Early Childhood Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 42% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.7% | ▼ 98% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 96% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,299
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Asian 11.6%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Lincoln Early Childhood Center is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Westfield Public School District reports $22,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Edison Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Westfield
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 (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Lincoln Early Childhood Center?
Lincoln Early Childhood Center has 268 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Early Childhood Center is 16.8:1, which is 42% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Early Childhood Center?
0.7% of students at Lincoln Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Early Childhood Center is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Westfield, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Early Childhood Center?
Lincoln Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Westfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Early Childhood Center ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Westfield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Westfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Westfield Public School District?
Besides Lincoln Early Childhood Center, Westfield Public School District also operates Westfield Senior High School (1,776 students), Thomas Edison Intermediate School (800 students), and Roosevelt Intermediate School (638 students). See the Westfield Public School District district page for the complete list.