- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harrison, NJ
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340687002740
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Harrison · Resource Index
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Harrison, NJ.
School address
District: Harrison Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340687002740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 340687002740 · Harrison, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 9.3:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 74
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison High School (795 students)
Lincoln Elementary School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 30.0 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
- Harrison High
Harrison High School
795 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
466 students
- Kennedy Elemen
Kennedy Elementary School
330 students
- This school 306
Lincoln Elementary School
306 students
- Hamilton Inter 295
Hamilton Intermediate School
295 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elementary School compares
Lincoln Elementary School 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▲ 104% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 104% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$24,373
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.7%
Asian 9.5%
White 7.5%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Lincoln Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrison Public Schools reports $24,373 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Intermediate School | Similar size | 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
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~306 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 306 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harrison, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 9.3:1, which is 21% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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?
60.4% 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 80.7% of enrollment, in Harrison, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (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 public schools in Harrison?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Harrison, 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 Harrison on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrison Public Schools?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Harrison Public Schools also operates Harrison High School (795 students), Washington Middle School (466 students), and Kennedy Elementary School (330 students). See the Harrison Public Schools district page for the complete list.