- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Lincoln School held near 153 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 340429006136 · East Rutherford, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 14.8:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckenzie School (369 students)
Lincoln School held near 153 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lincoln School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckenzie Schoo
Mckenzie School
369 students
- Alfred S. Faus
Alfred S. Faust Middle School
240 students
- This school
Lincoln School
178 students
What this shows Lincoln School reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln School compares
Lincoln 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 | 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 methodology
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
$30,240
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
District finance for East Rutherford School District reports $30,240 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~178 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 152 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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.
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.