Lincoln Park Elementary School
Lincoln Park Elementary School serves 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Lincoln Park Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (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 63% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Lincoln Park Elementary School's student population of 520 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 520 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Rankings
Lincoln Park Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Park Elementary School is 0.50, 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 | #857 out of 2239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 29% |
| Black | 2% | 15% |
| White | 68% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lincoln Park School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lincoln Park Elementary School is West Essex High School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lincoln Park Middle School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ryerson Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Wayne Ryerson Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 284 students10
1.5 miles
30 Mc Clelland Avenue
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3180 1.5 PK-5 284 - Lincoln Park Lincoln Park Middle School Math: 64% | Reading: 80%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 5-8 | 418 students10
1.8 miles
90 Ryerson Road
Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
(973) 696-5520 1.8 5-8 418 - Wayne Randall Carter Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 300 students10
2.3 miles
531 Alps Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3145 2.3 K-5 300 - Wayne George Washington Middle School Math: 62% | Reading: 80%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 536 students10
2.6 miles
68 Lenox Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3140 2.6 6-8 536
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