- Enrollment
- 2,687
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Edison, NJ
Lindeneau Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lindeneau Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340450003352
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lindeneau Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Edison · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lindeneau Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lindeneau Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Edison, NJ.
School address
District: Edison Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340450003352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Lindeneau Elementary School held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 340450003352 · Edison, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 12.1:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: John P. Stevens High School (2,687 students)
Lindeneau Elementary School held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lindeneau Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John P. Steven
John P. Stevens High School
2,687 students
- Edison High Sc
Edison High School
2,393 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
1,206 students
- Herbert Hoover 1,060
Herbert Hoover Middle School
1,060 students
- Thomas Jeffers 954
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
954 students
- This school 446
Lindeneau Elementary School
446 students
What this shows Lindeneau Elementary School reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lindeneau Elementary School compares
Lindeneau 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▲ 43% | 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
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% 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
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.4%
Asian 21.3%
White 12.6%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Lindeneau Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edison Township School District reports $19,865 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lindeneau Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John P. Stevens High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lindeneau Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,393
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Edison
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 Lindeneau Elementary School
How many students attend Lindeneau Elementary School?
Lindeneau Elementary School has 446 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Edison, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindeneau Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lindeneau Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lindeneau Elementary School?
42.2% of students at Lindeneau Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lindeneau Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lindeneau Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment, in Edison, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lindeneau Elementary School?
Lindeneau Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Lindeneau Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Edison?
By Resource Investment Index, Lindeneau Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Edison, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Edison on the city page.
What other schools are in Edison Township School District?
Besides Lindeneau Elementary School, Edison Township School District also operates John P. Stevens High School (2,687 students), Edison High School (2,393 students), and Woodrow Wilson Middle School (1,206 students). See the Edison Township School District district page for the complete list.