Lincoln Early Childhood Center

728 Westfield Avenue
Westfield, NJ 07090
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Lincoln Early Childhood Center's student population of 223 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
223 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lincoln Early Childhood Center is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
13%
10%
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Hispanic
14%
32%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
64%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
6%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Lincoln Early Childhood Center?
223 students attend Lincoln Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Lincoln Early Childhood Center students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Early Childhood Center?
Lincoln Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 14:1, 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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