Very Good
#523 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 21% in state
Lincoln Park Elementary School
Elementary School · Lincoln Park School District · Lincoln Park, NJ
An elementary school in Lincoln Park, NJ where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
274 PINEBROOK ROAD, Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
- Math 62% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Park Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2021, reaching 66% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lincoln Park 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average624/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lincoln Park), 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
$117,929
Median home value
$422,700
Median rent
$1,824/mo
College educated
44.8%
Homeownership
78.1%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07035; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryerson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 248 | Compare → |
| Winston S. Churchill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 3–6 | 2.2 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Randall Carter Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| Adlai E. Stevenson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–2 | 2.5 mi | 319 | 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.
Lincoln Park School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $24,751NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Park Elementary School is listed in Lincoln Park School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Park Elementary School
Lincoln Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lincoln Park, NJ, part of Lincoln Park School District, serving approximately 522 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #523 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Park Elementary School
What grades does Lincoln Park Elementary School serve?
Lincoln Park Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Lincoln Park Elementary School?
Lincoln Park Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 522 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Park Elementary School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Park Elementary School rank in NJ?
Lincoln Park Elementary School ranks #523 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Lincoln Park Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Park Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Park Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lincoln Park Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lincoln Park Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln Park Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Park Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Park Elementary School?
13.8% of students at Lincoln Park 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 522
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (973) 696-5530
- Area population (ZIP 07035)
- 11,085
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
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 07035; 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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