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Lincoln Avenue Elementary School

216 Lincoln Ave
Orange, NJ 07050

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Tel: (973) 677-4130

www.orange.k12.nj.us

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Lincoln Avenue Elementary School serves 708 students in grades Prekindergarten-7.

Lincoln Avenue Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 708 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Lincoln Avenue Elementary School's student population of 708 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-7

Total Students

708 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

64 teachers

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School Rankings

Lincoln Avenue Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Lincoln Avenue Elementary School is 0.52, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#1908 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

26%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

29%

47%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

47%

31%

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Black

51%

15%

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White

n/a

41%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.52

0.71

This chart display the diversity score of Lincoln Avenue Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

73%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lincoln Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Orange Board Of Education School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln Avenue Elementary School's ranking?

Lincoln Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

How many students attend Lincoln Avenue Elementary School?

708 students attend Lincoln Avenue Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

51% of Lincoln Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 47% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Avenue Elementary School?

Lincoln Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Lincoln Avenue Elementary School offer ?

Lincoln Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7

What school district is Lincoln Avenue Elementary School part of?

Lincoln Avenue Elementary School is part of Orange Board Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 708 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education