Lincoln Early Childhood Center

728 Westfield Avenue
Westfield, NJ 07090
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Lincoln Early Childhood Center serves 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Lincoln Early Childhood Center's attendance zone encompasses the entire Westfield, NJ school district, covering approximately 6.7 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lincoln Early Childhood Center's student population of 268 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
268 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The Westfield Public School District, in partnership with families and the community, educates all students to reach their highest potential as productive, well-rounded and engaged citizens who value individual differences and embrace diversity.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Lincoln Early Childhood Center is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
11%
Hispanic
15%
35%
Black
1%
14%
White
66%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
(22-23)
10.1%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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?
268 students attend Lincoln Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lincoln Early Childhood Center students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Early Childhood Center?
Lincoln Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 15:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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 Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Lincoln Early Childhood Center's attendance zone encompasses the entire Westfield, NJ school district, covering approximately 6.7 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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