Very Good
#776 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 31% in state
Lincoln
Elementary School · Garwood Boro · Garwood, NJ
A Garwood Boro elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
400 SECOND AVENUE, Garwood, NJ 07027
- Math 50% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 58% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 54 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Lincoln 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 80Very Walkable
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,116/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Garwood), 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
$100,948
Median home value
$509,800
Median rent
$1,603/mo
College educated
43.8%
Homeownership
54.8%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07027; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 1–5 | 0.5 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Christopher AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–1 | 0.6 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Christopher AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.6 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Temple Emanu-el Early Childhood Education ProgramPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 15 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Garwood Boro
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,964NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln is listed in Garwood Boro; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln
Lincoln is a public elementary school in Garwood, NJ, part of Garwood Boro, serving approximately 350 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #776 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln
What grades does Lincoln serve?
Lincoln serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lincoln?
Lincoln has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln rank in NJ?
Lincoln ranks #776 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Lincoln's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Lincoln?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lincoln a charter school?
No, Lincoln is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln a Title I school?
No, Lincoln is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln?
23.7% of students at Lincoln 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (908) 789-0331
- Area population (ZIP 07027)
- 4,688
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 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 07027; 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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