Enrollment
232
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairview, NJ
Lincoln School Annex
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln School Annex, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340507000256
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln School Annex earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fairview · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln School Annex has class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School Annex ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fairview, NJ.
School address
District: Fairview Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340507000256 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.3%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+158% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln School Annex compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln School Annex
Lincoln School Annex is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Fairview, New Jersey, enrolling 232 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.5:1 is larger than about 89% of New Jersey schools and 23% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 76.3% of students qualify for free meals, 158% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 232 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 60 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #60, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 464 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fairview Public School District spends $15,728 per pupil, 37% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Fairview Public School District also operates Number Three School (668 students) and Lincoln School (635 students) alongside Lincoln School Annex.
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 School Annex compares
Lincoln School Annex 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 158% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 158% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,728
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 87.9%
White 10.8%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Lincoln School Annex is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairview Public School District, which includes Lincoln School Annex.
$15,728
Per student
-37%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 58.1%
Federal 6.7%
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 School Annex Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number Three School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln School Annex's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other 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 (~232 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln School Annex
How many students attend Lincoln School Annex?
Lincoln School Annex has 232 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairview, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School Annex?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School Annex is 14.5:1, which is 23% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln School Annex?
76.3% of students at Lincoln School Annex are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln School Annex?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln School Annex is Hispanic or Latino at 87.9% of enrollment, in Fairview, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln School Annex?
Lincoln School Annex has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 School Annex rank among public schools in Fairview?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School Annex ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fairview, 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 Fairview on the city page.
Is Lincoln School Annex a good school?
Lincoln School Annex earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Fairview Public School District?
Besides Lincoln School Annex, Fairview Public School District also operates Number Three School (668 students) and Lincoln School (635 students). See the Fairview Public School District district page for the complete list.
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