Below Average
#1586 of 1,793 schools in MA
Abraham Lincoln
Elementary School · New Bedford · New Bedford, MA
A New Bedford elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
445 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02745
- Math 17% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Abraham Lincoln score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2022, to 16% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Abraham Lincoln sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,719/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Bedford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,154
Median home value
$339,600
Median rent
$1,104/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02745; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles S AshleyEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Alma Del Mar Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 1,041 | Compare → |
| All Saints Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Carlos PachecoEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 254 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New Bedford
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #19 of 24
- District spending per student
- $23,022NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Abraham Lincoln is listed in New Bedford; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln is a public elementary school in New Bedford, MA, part of New Bedford, serving approximately 672 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,586 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Abraham Lincoln
What grades does Abraham Lincoln serve?
Abraham Lincoln serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln?
Abraham Lincoln has an enrollment of approximately 672 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Abraham Lincoln rank in MA?
Abraham Lincoln ranks #1,586 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Abraham Lincoln's MySchoolScout rating?
Abraham Lincoln has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Abraham Lincoln?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Abraham Lincoln has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Abraham Lincoln a charter school?
No, Abraham Lincoln is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Abraham Lincoln a Title I school?
No, Abraham Lincoln is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 672
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (508) 997-4511
- Area population (ZIP 02745)
- 25,013
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02745; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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