Lincoln

400 Second Avenue
Garwood, NJ 07027
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lincoln ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30% in NJ
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Lincoln's student population of 354 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
354 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Lincoln ranks within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln is 0.40, 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
This School
State Level (NJ)
#572 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
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33%
26%
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61%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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10%
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Hispanic
21%
32%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
75%
40%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.40
This chart display the diversity score of Lincoln 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
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln's ranking?
Lincoln is ranked #572 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lincoln often compared to?
Lincolnis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Tabor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lincoln?
354 students attend Lincoln.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lincoln students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln?
Lincoln has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lincoln offer ?
Lincoln offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lincoln part of?
Lincoln is part of Garwood Boro School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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