- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hawthorne, NJ
Lincoln Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340699004810
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Middle School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Hawthorne · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Hawthorne, NJ.
School address
District: Hawthorne Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340699004810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Lincoln Middle School shrank from 517 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.9 → 50.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 340699004810 · Hawthorne, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 10.2:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Hawthorne High School (569 students)
Lincoln Middle School shrank from 517 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 51.9 → 50.4 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
- Hawthorne High
Hawthorne High School
569 students
- This school
Lincoln Middle School
522 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary School
521 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
264 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
253 students
What this shows Lincoln Middle School reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Middle School compares
Lincoln Middle 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 4% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$25,062
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.4%
White 41.2%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Lincoln Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hawthorne Public School District reports $25,062 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~522 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Middle School
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has 522 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hawthorne, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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 Middle School?
28.4% 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 49.4% of enrollment, in Hawthorne, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Hawthorne?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawthorne Public School District?
Besides Lincoln Middle School, Hawthorne Public School District also operates Hawthorne High School (569 students), Roosevelt Elementary School (521 students), and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (264 students). See the Hawthorne Public School District district page for the complete list.