Serving 306 students in grades 2-3, Lincoln Elementary School 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 2-3
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Harrison, NJ school district, encompassing approximately 1.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 0.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 306 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lincoln Elementary School 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 Lincoln Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#1444 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
81%
35%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
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 #1444 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
306 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Lincoln Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Harrison School District.
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