Very Good
#647 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 26% in state
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary School · North Bergen School District · North Bergen, NJ
A North Bergen School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1206 63RD ST, North Bergen, NJ 07047
- Math 39% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2021, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 55 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lincoln Elementary School 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 90Walker's Paradise
- Bike 50Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,505
Median home value
$466,800
Median rent
$1,702/mo
College educated
32%
Homeownership
41.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07047; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public School Number OneEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–6 | 0.3 mi | 792 | Compare → |
| Polk Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Albio Sires Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 513 | Compare → |
| Anna L. KleinEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 972 | 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.
North Bergen School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $22,134NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Elementary School is listed in North Bergen School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School is a public elementary school in North Bergen, NJ, part of North Bergen School District, serving approximately 1,209 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #647 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Elementary School
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School serve?
Lincoln Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,209 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 11.3:1. 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 #647 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Lincoln Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% 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?
69.8% 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,209
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 107
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (201) 295-2850
- Area population (ZIP 07047)
- 61,202
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 07047; 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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