Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lincoln Park Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln Park Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Lincoln Park, NJ, covering approximately 6.9 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Park Elementary School's student population of 500 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
500 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lincoln Park Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Park Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#459 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Park Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Park Elementary School is ranked #459 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lincoln Park Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Little Falls Township Public School # 2, Hillview School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Park Elementary School?
500 students attend Lincoln Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Lincoln Park Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Park Elementary School?
Lincoln Park 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 Park Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Park Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Park Elementary School is part of Lincoln Park School District.
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