Serving 793 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Abraham Lincoln School No. 14 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 793 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Abraham Lincoln School No. 14 serves the west part of Elizabeth, NJ, covering an attendance area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Abraham Lincoln School No. 14's student population of 793 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
793 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Abraham Lincoln School No. 14 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abraham Lincoln School No. 14 is 0.32, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1654 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
82%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
6%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abraham Lincoln School No. 14's ranking?
Abraham Lincoln School No. 14 is ranked #1654 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Abraham Lincoln School No. 14 often compared to?
Abraham Lincoln School No. 14is often viewed alongside schools like Christopher Columbus School No. 15, Elmora School No. 12, Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln School No. 14?
793 students attend Abraham Lincoln School No. 14.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Abraham Lincoln School No. 14 students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Abraham Lincoln School No. 14?
Abraham Lincoln School No. 14 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Abraham Lincoln School No. 14 offer ?
Abraham Lincoln School No. 14 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Abraham Lincoln School No. 14 part of?
Abraham Lincoln School No. 14 is part of Elizabeth School District.
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