Lincoln Early Childhood Center serves 260 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Early Childhood Center's student population of 260 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
14%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
66%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lincoln Early Childhood Center?
260 students attend Lincoln Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lincoln Early Childhood Center students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 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 (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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