Below Average
#2158 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Lindbergh Elementary School
Elementary School · Palisades Park School District · Palisades Park, NJ
A Palisades Park School District elementary school serving grades 1st – 6th.
401 GLEN AVE, Palisades Park, NJ 07650
- Math 33% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lindbergh Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lindbergh 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 73Very Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated713/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palisades 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
$101,295
Median home value
$704,400
Median rent
$1,976/mo
College educated
53.7%
Homeownership
37.2%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07650; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| Anna C. Scott Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| School No. 4Enrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Christ the Teacher AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 271 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Palisades Park School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $23,597NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lindbergh Elementary School is listed in Palisades Park School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lindbergh Elementary School
Lindbergh Elementary School is a public elementary school in Palisades Park, NJ, part of Palisades Park School District, serving approximately 780 students in grades 1st-6th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,158 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lindbergh Elementary School
What grades does Lindbergh Elementary School serve?
Lindbergh Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 6th.
How many students attend Lindbergh Elementary School?
Lindbergh Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 780 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindbergh Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lindbergh Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lindbergh Elementary School rank in NJ?
Lindbergh Elementary School ranks #2,158 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Lindbergh Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lindbergh Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Lindbergh Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lindbergh Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lindbergh Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lindbergh Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lindbergh Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lindbergh Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lindbergh Elementary School?
66.3% of students at Lindbergh 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
- 1st – 6th
- Enrollment
- 780
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (201) 947-3556
- Area population (ZIP 07650)
- 20,192
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 07650; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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