Lincoln Elementary School

145 Steele St.
New Britain, CT 06052
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 516 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 516 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
516 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Lincoln Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CT)
#928 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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4%
39%
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10%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
71%
29%
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Black
8%
13%
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White
15%
49%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
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Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #928 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
516 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Lincoln Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of New Britain School District.

School Reviews

5   12/8/2017
I am going to the school now and it is greatest school I have ever been to all the teachers there are nice I was there since first grade and now I am in v I love doing kind things for others I'm in mrs. Pavano's class and she is the greatest teacher ever I'm in kindness crew so we do kind things around the school and I love doing kind things so kindness crew is really good for me.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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