Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lincoln-eliot ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln-Eliot serves the northern part of Newton, MA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln-eliot's student population of 336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
336 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lincoln-eliot ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln-eliot is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#607 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
22%
8%
Hispanic
21%
26%
Black
7%
10%
White
39%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.6%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln-eliot's ranking?
Lincoln-eliot is ranked #607 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Lincoln-eliot often compared to?
Lincoln-eliotis often viewed alongside schools like Cabot, Horace Mann, John P Oldham by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Lincoln-eliot?
336 students attend Lincoln-eliot.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Lincoln-eliot students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln-eliot?
Lincoln-eliot has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lincoln-eliot offer ?
Lincoln-eliot offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lincoln-eliot part of?
Lincoln-eliot is part of Newton School District.
In what neighborhood is Lincoln-eliot located?
Lincoln-eliot is located in the Nonantum neighborhood of Newton, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in Nonantum.
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