- Enrollment
- 2,328
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Bergen, NJ
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341146002890
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in North Bergen · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in North Bergen, NJ.
School address
District: North Bergen School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341146002890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-100 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 1,309 students in 2022-23 to 1,209 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 106.2 → 107.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-100 students YoY 341146002890 · North Bergen, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
1,193 enr · 11.3:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: North Bergen High School (2,328 students)
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 1,309 students in 2022-23 to 1,209 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 106.2 → 107.8 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
- North Bergen H
North Bergen High School
2,328 students
- This school
Lincoln Elementary School
1,193 students
- Horace Mann El
Horace Mann Elementary School
978 students
- Robert Fulton
Robert Fulton Elementary School
938 students
- John F Kennedy 576
John F Kennedy Elementary School
576 students
- Franklin Eleme 509
Franklin Elementary School
509 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 1,193 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▲ 83% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,193 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,193
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,963
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 1193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.9%
White 8.9%
Asian 1.5%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Lincoln Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Bergen School District reports $21,963 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Bergen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Fulton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~1,193 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 1,193 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Bergen, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,309 (2022-23) → 1,209 (2023-24), down 100.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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?
54.2% 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 87.9% of enrollment, in North Bergen, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 public schools in North Bergen?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in North Bergen, 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 North Bergen on the city page.
What other schools are in North Bergen School District?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, North Bergen School District also operates North Bergen High School (2,328 students), Horace Mann Elementary School (978 students), and Robert Fulton Elementary School (938 students). See the North Bergen School District district page for the complete list.