Excellent
#138 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 8% in state
Lincoln-eliot
Elementary School · Newton · Newton, MA
A Newton elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
191 Pearl Street, Newton, MA 02458
- Math 60% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln-eliot score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2022, reaching 56% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 Lincoln-eliot sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: Average648/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newton), 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
$151,782
Median home value
$1,116,600
Median rent
$2,313/mo
College educated
76.1%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02458; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dearborn AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 4–12 | 0.4 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| UnderwoodEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| CabotEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Horace MannEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 360 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Newton
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #10 of 22
- District spending per student
- $27,226NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln-eliot is listed in Newton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln-eliot
Lincoln-eliot is a public elementary school in Newton, MA, part of Newton, serving approximately 328 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #138 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln-eliot
What grades does Lincoln-eliot serve?
Lincoln-eliot serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lincoln-eliot?
Lincoln-eliot has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln-eliot?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln-eliot is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln-eliot rank in MA?
Lincoln-eliot ranks #138 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Lincoln-eliot's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln-eliot has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Lincoln-eliot?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln-eliot has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lincoln-eliot a charter school?
No, Lincoln-eliot is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln-eliot a Title I school?
No, Lincoln-eliot is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 328
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (617) 559-9540
- Area population (ZIP 02458)
- 13,308
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 02458; 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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