Lincoln School

414 Montross Avenue
Rutherford, NJ 07070
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Top 20%
Serving 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Lincoln School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 508 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lincoln School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Lincoln School's student population of 508 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
508 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Lincoln School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#272 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
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70-74%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lincoln School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lincoln School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
12%
10%
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Hispanic
23%
32%
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Black
2%
15%
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White
53%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Lincoln School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lincoln School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln School's ranking?
Lincoln School is ranked #272 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lincoln School often compared to?
Lincoln Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School, Montgomery High School, Washington School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lincoln School?
508 students attend Lincoln School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Lincoln School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lincoln School offer ?
Lincoln School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Lincoln School part of?
Lincoln School is part of Rutherford School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 508 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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