- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairview, NJ
Lincoln School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340507000436
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fairview · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fairview, NJ.
School address
District: Fairview Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340507000436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Lincoln School held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 340507000436 · Fairview, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
635 enr · 11.1:1 · 68.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Number Three School (668 students)
Lincoln School held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 55.0 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
- Number Three S
Number Three School
668 students
- This school
Lincoln School
635 students
- Lincoln School 232
Lincoln School Annex
232 students
What this shows Lincoln School reports 635 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 130% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 130% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$21,217
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 48 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 92.3%
White 6.9%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Lincoln School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairview Public School District reports $21,217 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number Three School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School Annex | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~635 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln School
How many students attend Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has 635 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairview, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 School?
68.0% 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 92.3% of enrollment, in Fairview, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Fairview?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Fairview Public School District?
Besides Lincoln School, Fairview Public School District also operates Number Three School (668 students) and Lincoln School Annex (232 students). See the Fairview Public School District district page for the complete list.