- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pompton Lakes, NJ
Lincoln School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341335004936
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Pompton Lakes · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 17.7%
- 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 #4 of 4 public schools in Pompton Lakes, NJ.
School address
District: Pompton Lakes School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341335004936 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Lincoln School shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 341335004936 · Pompton Lakes, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 10.8:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Pompton Lakes High School (610 students)
Lincoln School shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 33.3 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
- Pompton Lakes
Pompton Lakes High School
610 students
- Lakeside Schoo
Lakeside School
370 students
- Lenox School
Lenox School
355 students
- This school
Lincoln School
344 students
What this shows Lincoln School reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln School compares
Lincoln School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 40% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.7%
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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,545
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 56.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
Asian 7.6%
African American 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Lincoln School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pompton Lakes School District reports $24,545 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pompton Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeside School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lenox School | Similar size | 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
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Nationwide other 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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln School
How many students attend Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has 344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pompton Lakes, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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?
17.7% 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 White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Pompton Lakes, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Pompton Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pompton Lakes, 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 Pompton Lakes School District?
Besides Lincoln School, Pompton Lakes School District also operates Pompton Lakes High School (610 students), Lakeside School (370 students), and Lenox School (355 students). See the Pompton Lakes School District district page for the complete list.