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#278 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 11% in state

Abraham Lincoln School #6

Elementary School · Garfield Public School District · Garfield, NJ

A Garfield Public School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

111 PALISADE AVE, Garfield, NJ 07026

  • Math 33% vs NJ 47% (2025)
  • Reading 46% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+10.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.6% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-14.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.7 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
District spending per student$27,656
Chronic Absenteeism15.3%

Students at Abraham Lincoln School #6 score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency33%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
47%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2021, reaching 39% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
33%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Abraham Lincoln School #6 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 New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 88Very Walkable
  • Transit 52Good Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,953/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Garfield), 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

$75,701

Median home value

$454,300

Median rent

$1,612/mo

College educated

24.3%

Homeownership

45.4%

Poverty rate

14.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
James Madison School #10Enrollment path unverified6.8PK–50.2 mi273Compare →
Casimir Pulaski School No. 8Enrollment path unverified5.6PK0.4 mi77Compare →
Etta Gero School No. 9Enrollment path unverified4.3K–60.5 mi352Compare →
Roosevelt School #7Enrollment path unverified5.0PK–50.5 mi312Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Garfield Public School District

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#1 of 11
District spending per student
$27,656NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Abraham Lincoln School #6 is listed in Garfield Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Abraham Lincoln School #6

Abraham Lincoln School #6 is a public elementary school in Garfield, NJ, part of Garfield Public School District, serving approximately 380 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #278 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Abraham Lincoln School #6

What grades does Abraham Lincoln School #6 serve?

Abraham Lincoln School #6 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Abraham Lincoln School #6?

Abraham Lincoln School #6 has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln School #6?

The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln School #6 is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Abraham Lincoln School #6 rank in NJ?

Abraham Lincoln School #6 ranks #278 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Abraham Lincoln School #6's MySchoolScout rating?

Abraham Lincoln School #6 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 School #6?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Abraham Lincoln School #6 has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Abraham Lincoln School #6 a charter school?

No, Abraham Lincoln School #6 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Abraham Lincoln School #6 a Title I school?

No, Abraham Lincoln School #6 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Abraham Lincoln School #6?

46.8% of students at Abraham Lincoln School #6 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
380
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bergen County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.3%
Area population (ZIP 07026)
32,502
Area average commute
27.8 min
Area median age
39
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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 07026; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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