Enrollment
762
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palisades Park, NJ
Lindbergh Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lindbergh Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341236000684
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lindbergh Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Palisades Park · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lindbergh Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lindbergh Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Palisades Park, NJ.
School address
District: Palisades Park School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341236000684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lindbergh Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lindbergh Elementary School
Lindbergh Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Palisades Park, New Jersey, enrolling 762 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 762 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 241 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #208, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and Asian (16%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 762 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Palisades Park School District also operates Palisades Park Jr-Sr High School (747 students) and Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center (277 students) alongside Lindbergh Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lindbergh Elementary School compares
Lindbergh Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▲ 65% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 762 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
762
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,625
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 762 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.3%
Asian 16.4%
White 4.7%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Lindbergh Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palisades Park School District, which includes Lindbergh Elementary School.
$20,625
Per student
-17%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.4%
State 26.1%
Federal 7.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lindbergh Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palisades Park Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lindbergh Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~762 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lindbergh Elementary School
How many students attend Lindbergh Elementary School?
Lindbergh Elementary School has 762 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palisades Park, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindbergh Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lindbergh Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lindbergh Elementary School?
48.9% of students at Lindbergh Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lindbergh Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lindbergh Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment, in Palisades Park, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lindbergh Elementary School?
Lindbergh Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lindbergh Elementary School rank among public schools in Palisades Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Lindbergh Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Palisades Park, 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 Palisades Park on the city page.
Is Lindbergh Elementary School a good school?
Lindbergh Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Palisades Park School District?
Besides Lindbergh Elementary School, Palisades Park School District also operates Palisades Park Jr-Sr High School (747 students) and Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center (277 students). See the Palisades Park School District district page for the complete list.
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