Enrollment
178
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Rutherford, NJ
Lincoln School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340429006136
👥 S:T ratio 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 178
- students enrolled
Lincoln School has class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Rutherford School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340429006136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln School
Lincoln School is a small elementary school in East Rutherford, New Jersey, enrolling 178 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.8:1 is larger than about 90% of New Jersey schools and 25% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 25.0% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of New Jersey schools, with 178 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 132 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #117, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (30%) (diversity index 66/100).
Among East Rutherford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Alfred S. Faust Middle School (240 students): Lincoln School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 8.9:1).
East Rutherford School District also operates Mckenzie School (369 students) and Alfred S. Faust Middle School (240 students) alongside Lincoln 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 School compares
Lincoln 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 16% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$29,598
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 48.3%
White 30.3%
Asian 12.9%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Lincoln School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Rutherford School District, which includes Lincoln School.
$29,598
Per student
+18%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+78%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.5%
State 21.7%
Federal 7.8%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckenzie School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alfred S. Faust Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in East Rutherford
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~178 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln School
How many students attend Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has 178 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Rutherford, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School is 14.8:1, which is 25% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln School?
25.0% of students at Lincoln School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment, in East Rutherford, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Lincoln School a good school?
Lincoln School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 East Rutherford School District?
Besides Lincoln School, East Rutherford School District also operates Mckenzie School (369 students) and Alfred S. Faust Middle School (240 students). See the East Rutherford School District district page for the complete list.
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