Enrollment
333
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dunellen, NJ
Lincoln Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340402000149
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dunellen · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dunellen, NJ.
School address
District: Dunellen Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340402000149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Middle School
Lincoln Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Dunellen, New Jersey, enrolling 333 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.6:1 is larger than about 95% of New Jersey schools and 41% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 30.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 333 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 364 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #167.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (22%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Dunellen Public School District also operates John P. Faber Elementary School (621 students) and Dunellen High School (409 students) alongside Lincoln Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln Middle School compares
Lincoln Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 41% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▲ 1% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 95% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,161
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.7%
White 22.2%
African American 13.8%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Lincoln Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dunellen Public School District, which includes Lincoln Middle School.
$20,161
Per student
-19%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.5%
State 51.2%
Federal 6.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lincoln Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John P. Faber Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dunellen High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~333 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Middle School
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has 333 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dunellen, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School is 16.6:1, which is 41% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Middle School?
30.0% of students at Lincoln Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment, in Dunellen, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Middle School rank among public schools in Dunellen?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dunellen, 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 Dunellen on the city page.
Is Lincoln Middle School a good school?
Lincoln Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dunellen Public School District?
Besides Lincoln Middle School, Dunellen Public School District also operates John P. Faber Elementary School (621 students) and Dunellen High School (409 students). See the Dunellen Public School District district page for the complete list.
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