- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kearny, NJ
Lincoln Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340789002872
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Kearny · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Kearny, NJ.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Lincoln Middle School held near 722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 340789002872 · Kearny, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
763 enr · 11.7:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Kearny High School (1,825 students)
Lincoln Middle School held near 722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 66.0 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
- Kearny High Sc
Kearny High School
1,825 students
- `Franklin Elem
`Franklin Elementary School
950 students
- This school
Lincoln Middle School
763 students
- Washington Ele 557
Washington Elementary School
557 students
- Schuyler Eleme 437
Schuyler Elementary School
437 students
- Garfield Eleme 428
Garfield Elementary School
428 students
What this shows Lincoln Middle School reports 763 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Middle School compares
Lincoln Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▲ 59% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 763 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
763
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,396
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.1%
White 25.7%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Lincoln Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Kearny reports $24,396 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearny High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| `Franklin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schuyler Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary School | Smaller | 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
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~763 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Middle School
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has 763 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kearny, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 751 (2022-23) → 722 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% 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?
47.0% 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 69.1% of enrollment, in Kearny, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Kearny?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Kearny, 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 Kearny on the city page.
What other schools are in Kearny?
Besides Lincoln Middle School, Kearny also operates Kearny High School (1,825 students), `Franklin Elementary School (950 students), and Washington Elementary School (557 students). See the Kearny district page for the complete list.