- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Lincoln Middle School grew from 303 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 340402000149 · Dunellen, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 16.6:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: John P. Faber Elementary School (621 students)
Lincoln Middle School grew from 303 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John P. Faber
John P. Faber Elementary School
621 students
- Dunellen High
Dunellen High School
409 students
- This school
Lincoln Middle School
333 students
What this shows Lincoln Middle School reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Middle School compares
Lincoln Middle School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,228
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
District finance for Dunellen Public School District reports $20,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~333 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), up 28.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.