Lincoln Elementary School

53 Brookville Road
Edison, NJ 08817
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 900 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 900 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lincoln Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 900 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
900 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Lincoln Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#281 out of 2183 schools
(Top 20%)
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51%
26%
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63%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
73%
10%
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Hispanic
12%
32%
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Black
4%
15%
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White
9%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NJ.
0.45
This chart display the diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #281 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lincoln Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Marshall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
900 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Lincoln Elementary School students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Edison Township School District.

School Reviews

5   7/27/2012
Lincoln elementery school is great. My son was in first grade last year. I am very happy with teacher barilka. Sohaib miss his teacher.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 900 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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