Lincoln Early Childhood Center serves 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Early Childhood Center's student population of 282 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lincoln Early Childhood Center is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
12%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
69%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lincoln Early Childhood Center?
282 students attend Lincoln Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lincoln Early Childhood Center students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Early Childhood Center?
Lincoln Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lincoln Early Childhood Center offer ?
Lincoln Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Lincoln Early Childhood Center part of?
Lincoln Early Childhood Center is part of Westfield Public School District.
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