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#1034 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 42% in state

Lincoln Elementary School

Elementary School · New Brunswick School District

66 BARTLETT STREET, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Enrollment

392

Student-Teacher

7.7:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#1,034 of 2,466

In New Brunswick

#3 of 12

public schools

In district

#3 of 11

New Brunswick School District

Academic growth

9.1 / 10

Excellent

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Lincoln Elementary School

6.8/10

Elementary School in New Brunswick · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Lincoln Elementary School

Lincoln Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Brunswick, NJ, part of New Brunswick School District. Lincoln Elementary School serves approximately 392 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Lincoln Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,034 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Lincoln Elementary School show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.9 pts above district
  • This school 6.8 · Average
  • District avg 5.9
  • NJ avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Lincoln Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

At 7.7:1 students to teachers, Lincoln Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+6.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics3.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19.6% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-26.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24.3 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-9.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$29,323
Chronic Absenteeism26.8%

Lincoln Elementary School — Students at Lincoln Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

68.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 25.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.8% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 21.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
49.9% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
54%
ELA
31%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
22%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
17%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
15%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
14%
2014
Math
13%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
9%
ELA
7%
2016
Math
74.5%
ELA
95%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
2%
ELA
14%
2021*
Math
2%
ELA
14%
2022
Math
6%
ELA
6%
2024
Math
10.8%
ELA
17.3%
2025
Math
21%
ELA
19.6%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.1/10.

How Lincoln Elementary School Compares

See how Lincoln Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.8/10
58th percentile in NJ
Academic
3.4/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
9.1/10
Excellent
Environment
6.0/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
68%
Teaching Staff
8:1 student-teacher ratio
51 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
26.8%

Location

66 BARTLETT STREET, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Lincoln Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Pine Grove Manor School (rated 8.6/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Somerset), which scores notably higher. Another option is A Chester Redshaw School (rated 7.5/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts (rated 7.2/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in New Brunswick, see our New Brunswick schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi
School Distance Rating
New Brunswick Adult High School New Brunswick 0.8 mi
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School New Brunswick 0.8 mi 4.7
Roosevelt Elementary School New Brunswick 0.7 mi 6.5
A Chester Redshaw School New Brunswick 1.0 mi 7.5
Livingston Elementary School New Brunswick 1.1 mi 5.5
Lord Stirling Elementary School New Brunswick 1.0 mi 5.2
Pine Grove Manor School Somerset 1.0 mi 8.6
Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts New Brunswick 1.3 mi 7.2
Greater Brunswick Charter School New Brunswick 1.5 mi 6.2
Mckinley Community School New Brunswick 1.5 mi 6.1
RABBI PESACH RAYMON YESHIVA Edison 1.4 mi 6.3
CHILDRENS HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Highland Park 1.4 mi
Parsons North Brunswick 1.9 mi 6.8
Highland Park High School Highland Park 1.5 mi 4.9
Highland Park Middle School Highland Park 1.5 mi 7.3
Hillcrest School Somerset 1.6 mi 7.0
RUTGERS-LIVINGSTON DAY CARE CENTER Piscataway 1.9 mi
Bartle Elementary School Highland Park 1.6 mi 6.8
New Brunswick Middle School New Brunswick 2.1 mi 5.9
Linwood School North Brunswick 2.2 mi 5.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 08901 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$60,248

Median Home Value

$316,800

Median Rent

$1,790/mo

Population

56,766

College Educated

24.1%

Homeownership

21.8%

Avg Commute

24.2 min

Poverty Rate

31.6%

Median Age

24.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lincoln Elementary School

What grades does Lincoln Elementary School serve?

Lincoln Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?

Lincoln Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln Elementary School rank in NJ?

Lincoln Elementary School ranks #1,034 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Lincoln Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Elementary School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lincoln Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Lincoln Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Lincoln Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Elementary School?

68.1% of students at Lincoln Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
93 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
44 Some Transit
Bike Score
66 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
392
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Free/Reduced Lunch
68.1%
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.8%

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