Very Good
#578 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 23% in state
Lincoln School
Elementary School · East Rutherford School District · East Rutherford, NJ
An East Rutherford School District elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
258 Grove Street, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
- Math 52% vs NJ 46% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs NJ 53% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 61% across the 2-year record (2024–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2024-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2024-2025)
Based on 9 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lincoln 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 87Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,789
Median home value
$453,500
Median rent
$1,867/mo
College educated
45%
Homeownership
35.7%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07073; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlstadt Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Frank W. Gavlak Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 3–6 | 1.3 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Jefferson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 3–5 | 1.6 mi | 236 | Compare → |
| Mario Drago School No. 3Enrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 711 | 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.
East Rutherford School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $30,649NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln School is listed in East Rutherford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln School
Lincoln School is a public elementary school in East Rutherford, NJ, part of East Rutherford School District, serving approximately 153 students in grades 4th-5th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #578 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln School
What grades does Lincoln School serve?
Lincoln School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln School rank in NJ?
Lincoln School ranks #578 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Lincoln School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
Is Lincoln School a charter school?
No, Lincoln School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln School a Title I school?
No, Lincoln School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln School?
46.4% of students at Lincoln 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 153
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (201) 636-7340
- Area population (ZIP 07073)
- 10,154
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 07073; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2024-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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