- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rutherford, NJ
Lincoln School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341446000812
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Rutherford · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 5.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln School has class sizes larger than 92% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Rutherford, NJ.
School address
District: Rutherford School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341446000812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Lincoln School shrank from 516 students in 2022-23 to 484 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 341446000812 · Rutherford, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 15.2:1 · 5.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Rutherford High School (727 students)
Lincoln School shrank from 516 students in 2022-23 to 484 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 34.6 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
- Rutherford Hig
Rutherford High School
727 students
- Pierrepont Sch
Pierrepont School
569 students
- This school
Lincoln School
500 students
- Union School
Union School
399 students
- Washington Sch
Washington School
349 students
What this shows Lincoln School reports 500 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.2% | ▼ 82% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$22,722
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
Asian 11.0%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Lincoln School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rutherford School District reports $22,722 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pierrepont School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln School
How many students attend Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has 500 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rutherford, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School is 15.2:1, which is 29% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln School?
5.2% 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 55.2% of enrollment, in Rutherford, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Rutherford?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Rutherford, 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 Rutherford on the city page.
What other schools are in Rutherford School District?
Besides Lincoln School, Rutherford School District also operates Rutherford High School (727 students), Pierrepont School (569 students), and Union School (399 students). See the Rutherford School District district page for the complete list.