At a glance
Reported students
486
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.88
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
472.5
Lincroft Elementary School: 486 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
12.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 452
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35.71
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about Lincroft Elementary School
Lincroft Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Lincroft. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Middletown Township Public School District. NCES reports 486 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, above the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (87.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.8%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lincroft Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.88 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 2.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.4%
- Hispanic5.8%
- Black0.2%
- Asian3.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Middletown Township Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Harmony Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
481 reported students
New Monmouth Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
508 reported students
Nut Swamp Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
464 reported students
Middletown Village Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
426 reported students
Bayview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
364 reported students
Fairview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
291 reported students
Public schools near Lincroft Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming River School Elementary · Tinton Falls School District | 03–05 | 432 | 1.9 mi |
| Mahala F. Atchison School Elementary · Tinton Falls School District | PK–02 | 484 | 2 mi |
| Red Bank Primary School Elementary · Red Bank Borough Public School District | PK–03 | 543 | 2.5 mi |
| Nut Swamp Elementary School Elementary · Middletown Township Public School District | KG–05 | 464 | 2.6 mi |
| Village School Elementary · Holmdel Township School District | PK–03 | 822 | 2.6 mi |
| River Plaza Elementary School Elementary · Middletown Township Public School District | KG–05 | 268 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lincroft Elementary School
What grades does Lincroft Elementary School serve?
Lincroft Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Middletown Township Public School District.
How many students attend Lincroft Elementary School?
Lincroft Elementary School reported 486 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 452 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lincroft Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 486 students and 38.88 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lincroft Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lincroft Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Middletown Township Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lincroft Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
2.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lincroft Elementary School in?
Lincroft Elementary School is part of Middletown Township Public School District, based in Leonardo, NJ, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lincroft Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Swimming River School (1.9 mi), Mahala F. Atchison School (2 mi), Red Bank Primary School (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.