- Enrollment
- 1,239
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bergenfield, NJ
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340150000276
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Bergenfield · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Bergenfield, NJ.
School address
District: Bergenfield Borough School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340150000276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School grew from 406 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE held 29.9 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 340150000276 · Bergenfield, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 15.3:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Bergenfield High School (1,239 students)
Lincoln Elementary School grew from 406 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE held 29.9 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bergenfield Hi
Bergenfield High School
1,239 students
- Roy W. Brown M
Roy W. Brown Middle School
761 students
- This school 443
Lincoln Elementary School
443 students
- Franklin Eleme 352
Franklin Elementary School
352 students
- Jefferson Elem 291
Jefferson Elementary School
291 students
- Hoover Element 261
Hoover Elementary School
261 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elementary School compares
Lincoln Elementary School is a growing 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 35% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 92% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$25,196
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 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Hispanic or Latino 53.7%
Asian 20.3%
White 13.3%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Lincoln Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bergenfield Borough School District reports $25,196 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergenfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roy W. Brown Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoover Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~443 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 443 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bergenfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 30% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Elementary School?
19.2% of students at Lincoln 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 Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.7% of enrollment, in Bergenfield, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Bergenfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Bergenfield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bergenfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Bergenfield Borough School District?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Bergenfield Borough School District also operates Bergenfield High School (1,239 students), Roy W. Brown Middle School (761 students), and Franklin Elementary School (352 students). See the Bergenfield Borough School District district page for the complete list.