- Enrollment
- 2,443
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Brunswick, NJ
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341122003460
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in New Brunswick · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.1:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 73.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 98% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in New Brunswick, NJ.
School address
District: New Brunswick School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341122003460 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-186 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 578 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-32.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-186 students YoY 341122003460 · New Brunswick, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 6.1:1 · 73.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: New Brunswick High School (2,443 students)
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 578 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-32.2%). Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 51.0 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
- New Brunswick
New Brunswick High School
2,443 students
- New Brunswick 829
New Brunswick Middle School
829 students
- Blanquita B. V 810
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School
810 students
- A Chester Reds 678
A Chester Redshaw School
678 students
- Paul Robeson C 624
Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts
624 students
- This school 356
Lincoln Elementary School
356 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 356 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 | 6.1:1 | ▼ 48% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▲ 148% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 148% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.1:1
students per teacher
- 48% below state mean
Top 2% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$26,893
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 356 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 96.1%
African American 2.5%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Lincoln Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for New Brunswick School District reports $26,893 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Brunswick Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blanquita B. Valenti Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A Chester Redshaw School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts | 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
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in New Brunswick
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 356 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Brunswick, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), down 186.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 6.1:1, which is 48% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 61% 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?
73.5% 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 96.1% of enrollment, in New Brunswick, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 elementary schools in New Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in New Brunswick, 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 New Brunswick on the city page.
What other schools are in New Brunswick School District?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, New Brunswick School District also operates New Brunswick High School (2,443 students), New Brunswick Middle School (829 students), and Blanquita B. Valenti Community School (810 students). See the New Brunswick School District district page for the complete list.