Lincoln Elementary School
Tel:
(201) 385-8759
Lincoln Elementary School serves 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Lincoln Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Lincoln Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 396 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lincoln Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,239 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #425 out of 2239 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 24% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 29% |
| Black | 9% | 15% |
| White | 16% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bergenfield Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lincoln Elementary School is Bergenfield High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Teaneck Community Charter School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Franklin Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bergenfield Bergenfield High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,174 student
0.5 miles
80 S Prospect Ave
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8600 0.5 9-12 1,174 - Bergenfield Franklin Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 338 students
0.8 miles
2 N Franklin Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8581 0.8 K-5 338 - Bergenfield Hoover Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 237 students
0.8 miles
273 Murray Hill Terrace
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8582 0.8 K-5 237 - Teaneck Teaneck Community Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 322 students
0.8 miles
563 Chestnut Avenue
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 833-9600 0.8 K-8 322 - New Milford Berkley Street Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 426 students
1.0 miles
812 Berkley Street
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 262-0191 1.0 K-5 426
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