- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Lindbergh Elementary School held near 780 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.5 → 63.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 341236000684 · Palisades Park, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
762 enr · 13.6:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Palisades Park Jr-Sr High School (747 students)
Lindbergh Elementary School held near 780 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.5 → 63.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lindbergh Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lindbergh Elementary School
762 students
- Palisades Park
Palisades Park Jr-Sr High School
747 students
- Charles R Smit 277
Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center
277 students
What this shows Lindbergh Elementary School reports 762 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lindbergh Elementary School compares
Lindbergh Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$23,200
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 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.
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
District finance for Palisades Park School District reports $23,200 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~762 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 769 (2022-23) → 780 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.