- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nutley, NJ
Lincoln School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341188002382
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Nutley · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 17.9%
- 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 #7 of 7 public schools in Nutley, NJ.
School address
District: Nutley Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341188002382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Lincoln School held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 341188002382 · Nutley, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 11.2:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Nutley High School (1,222 students)
Lincoln School held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 42.4 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
- Nutley High Sc
Nutley High School
1,222 students
- John H. Walker
John H. Walker Middle School
637 students
- Spring Garden
Spring Garden School
606 students
- Washington Sch
Washington School
534 students
- Yantacaw Schoo
Yantacaw School
512 students
- This school 446
Lincoln School
446 students
What this shows Lincoln School reports 446 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 40% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$23,261
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.9%
White 39.9%
Asian 9.9%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Lincoln School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nutley Public School District reports $23,261 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John H. Walker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Garden School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yantacaw School | Similar size | Lower 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
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln School
How many students attend Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has 446 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nutley, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School is 11.2:1, which is 5% 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?
17.9% 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 41.9% of enrollment, in Nutley, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Nutley?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Nutley, 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 Nutley on the city page.
What other schools are in Nutley Public School District?
Besides Lincoln School, Nutley Public School District also operates Nutley High School (1,222 students), John H. Walker Middle School (637 students), and Spring Garden School (606 students). See the Nutley Public School District district page for the complete list.