- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dumont, NJ
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340399000346
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Dumont · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Dumont, NJ.
School address
District: Dumont Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340399000346 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 190 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 340399000346 · Dumont, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 9.1:1 · 10.0% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Dumont High School (704 students)
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 190 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 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
- Dumont High Sc
Dumont High School
704 students
- Honiss Element
Honiss Elementary\Middle School
624 students
- Selzer Element
Selzer Elementary\Middle School
535 students
- Grant Elementa
Grant Elementary School
432 students
- This school 172
Lincoln Elementary School
172 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elementary School compares
Lincoln Elementary School 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 66% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 14% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.4%
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
$21,389
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
Counselors0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 40.1%
White 30.2%
Asian 14.0%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 7.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Lincoln Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dumont Public School District reports $21,389 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumont High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Honiss Elementary\Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Selzer Elementary\Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~172 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 172 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dumont, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 9.1:1, which is 23% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 42% 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 Elementary School?
10.0% 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 40.1% of enrollment, in Dumont, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Dumont?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Dumont, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dumont on the city page.
What other schools are in Dumont Public School District?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Dumont Public School District also operates Dumont High School (704 students), Honiss Elementary\Middle School (624 students), and Selzer Elementary\Middle School (535 students). See the Dumont Public School District district page for the complete list.