Lincoln-Bassett School

Summary:

Lincoln-Bassett School is an elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the New Haven School District, with a student population of 237 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high poverty rates, and underperformance of specific student subgroups.

Despite spending a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $16,566 to $17,053 per year, Lincoln-Bassett School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Connecticut, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly below the state and district averages. The school's African American and special education students perform particularly poorly compared to their peers statewide, ranking among the bottom 10% of schools in Connecticut for these subgroups. This highlights the persistent racial achievement gaps in the district and the need for targeted interventions to address these disparities.

While the nearby schools in the New Haven School District also struggle with low academic performance, some schools, such as Worthington Hooker School, demonstrate significantly higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings. Understanding the factors that contribute to the success of these higher-performing schools could provide valuable insights for improving Lincoln-Bassett School and addressing the root causes of its persistent challenges.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

130 Bassett St.
New Haven, CT 06511

(475) 220-8500

District: New Haven School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
446^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,421

Students who attend Lincoln-Bassett School usually attend:

High:

James Hillhouse High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.1

Number of students: 237

Racial breakdown:

African American:

69.2%

Hispanic:

24.5%

White:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lincoln-Bassett School ranks worse than 89.7% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 11^th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the New Haven School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.82. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln-Bassett School is $23,421, which is the highest among 27 elementary schools in the New Haven School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lincoln-Bassett School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

New Haven School District:

SchoolDigger ranks New Haven School District 149^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lincoln-Bassett School

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Rank History for all students at Lincoln-Bassett School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	12.85	506^th	570	11.2%
2007	20.87	479^th	568	15.7%
2008	11.58	505^th	565	10.6%
2009	15.69	495^th	566	12.5%
2010	11.09	529^th	579	8.6%
2011	31.51	444^th	565	21.4%
2012	3.47	552^nd	564	2.1%
2013	2.89	544^th	557	2.3%
2015	5.20	534^th	551	3.1%
2016	4.90	487^th	518	6.0%
2017	9.06	452^nd	519	12.9%
2018	5.10	507^th	532	4.7%
2019	3.87	502^nd	522	3.8%
2021	4.03	536^th	538	0.4%
2023	8.32	448^th	491	8.8%
2024	8.82	446^th	497	10.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lincoln-Bassett School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	5.16	370^th	371	0.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lincoln-Bassett School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	5.67	300^th	302	0.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Lincoln-Bassett School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	16.50	23^rd	25	8.0%
2021	8.59	41^st	41	0.0%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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by a student
Wednesday, April 6, 2011

i went to this school for 9 years of my life, from kindergarden to 8th grade & i learned to love this school so much. if they made a high school i would be one of the first to attened. i enjoyed every year i spent in the school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lincoln-Bassett School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	6	558	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	574
1989	9	547	3	17	0	n/a	n/a	576
1990	7	490	2	9	n/a	n/a	n/a	508
1991	2	533	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	544
1992	0	518	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	527
1993	1	481	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	489
1994	2	477	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	487
1995	4	494	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	507
1996	4	494	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	507
1997	2	494	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	512
1998	1	486	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	502
1999	2	387	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	401
2000	1	343	4	13	0	n/a	n/a	361
2001	3	414	0	24	0	n/a	n/a	441
2002	10	453	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	482
2003	10	453	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	482
2004	7	474	1	29	0	n/a	n/a	511
2005	11	499	0	30	1	n/a	n/a	541
2006	12	515	0	41	0	n/a	n/a	568
2007	3	514	0	34	0	n/a	n/a	551
2008	2	349	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	364
2009	4	302	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	318
2010	4	292	0	19	2	n/a	n/a	317
2011	3	264	1	36	0	0	0	304
2012	5	289	2	65	0	0	0	361
2013	11	309	7	70	0	0	0	397
2014	11	272	3	58	0	0	0	344
2015	16	278	1	77	0	0	0	372
2016	14	277	6	81	0	0	0	378
2017	20	280	4	76	0	0	2	382
2018	10	278	4	82	0	0	2	376
2019	8	268	9	83	0	0	3	371
2020	10	224	11	84	0	0	7	336
2021	5	192	3	75	0	0	8	283
2022	10	193	1	78	0	0	4	286
2023	10	164	1	58	1	0	3	237

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lincoln-Bassett School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	574	30.0	19.1	n/a
1989	576	33.0	17.4	n/a
1990	508	30.0	16.9	n/a
1991	544	29.0	18.7	n/a
1992	527	30.5	17.2	59.6
1993	489	29.0	16.9	5.3
1994	487	30.1	16.2	78.4
1995	507	26.0	19.5	84.2
1996	507	26.0	19.5	84.2
1997	512	28.0	18.3	65.6
1998	502	27.9	18.0	68.7
1999	401	28.3	14.2	71.3
2000	361	30.7	11.8	67.9
2001	441	31.6	14.0	n/a
2002	482	31.5	15.3	89.6
2003	482	31.5	15.3	89.6
2004	511	31.4	16.3	73.6
2005	541	31.1	17.4	n/a
2006	568	34.0	16.7	61.8
2007	551	34.1	16.2	78.8
2008	364	32.5	11.2	73.9
2009	318	35.8	10.5	83.6
2010	317	28.8	11.0	79.2
2011	304	28.1	10.8	82.2
2012	361	29.8	12.1	64.3
2013	397	29.7	13.3	75.3
2014	344	27.5	12.5	68.6
2015	372	25.0	14.8	76.6
2016	378	30.0	12.6	75.4
2017	382	30.6	12.4	55.8
2018	376	29.6	12.7	75.5
2019	371	27.0	13.7	79.2
2020	336	24.2	13.8	83.9
2021	283	24.0	11.7	93.6
2022	286	31.2	9.1	81.5
2023	237	26.0	9.1	94.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lincoln-Bassett School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	574	30.0	19.1	n/a
1989	576	33.0	17.4	n/a
1990	508	30.0	16.9	n/a
1991	544	29.0	18.7	n/a
1992	527	30.5	17.2	59.6
1993	489	29.0	16.9	5.3
1994	487	30.1	16.2	78.4
1995	507	26.0	19.5	84.2
1996	507	26.0	19.5	84.2
1997	512	28.0	18.3	65.6
1998	502	27.9	18.0	68.7
1999	401	28.3	14.2	71.3
2000	361	30.7	11.8	67.9
2001	441	31.6	14.0	n/a
2002	482	31.5	15.3	89.6
2003	482	31.5	15.3	89.6
2004	511	31.4	16.3	73.6
2005	541	31.1	17.4	n/a
2006	568	34.0	16.7	61.8
2007	551	34.1	16.2	78.8
2008	364	32.5	11.2	73.9
2009	318	35.8	10.5	83.6
2010	317	28.8	11.0	79.2
2011	304	28.1	10.8	82.2
2012	361	29.8	12.1	64.3
2013	397	29.7	13.3	75.3
2014	344	27.5	12.5	68.6
2015	372	25.0	14.8	76.6
2016	378	30.0	12.6	75.4
2017	382	30.6	12.4	55.8
2018	376	29.6	12.7	75.5
2019	371	27.0	13.7	79.2
2020	336	24.2	13.8	83.9
2021	283	24.0	11.7	93.6
2022	286	31.2	9.1	81.5
2023	237	26.0	9.1	94.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lincoln-Bassett School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$16,566
2019	$17,053
2020	$15,955
2021	$19,489
2022	$20,320
2023	$23,421

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln-Bassett School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 502^nd of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 448^th of 491 Elementary schools	4.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln-Bassett School)	13.6	20	6.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Haven School District)	21.6	15.2	6.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	371	237	36.1%
African American	268	164	38.8%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	9	1	88.9%
Hispanic	83	58	30.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	8	10	25%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.2%	94.9%	15.7%

Schools Near Lincoln-Bassett School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)						SBAC Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Lincoln-Bassett School	Public	PK, KG-6	130 Bassett St.	New Haven	06511	New Haven County	New Haven School District	No	No	No	Yes	(475) 220-8500	237	26	9.1	94.9%	10 (4.2%)	164 (69.2%)	58 (24.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	8.8	446^th of 497 public elementary schools	10.3%		8.3	448^th of 491 public elementary schools	8.8%	2			22.6			20.0			19.4						$23,421
King/Robinson Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	150 Fournier St.	New Haven	06511	New Haven County	New Haven School District	No	Yes	No	No	(475) 220-2700	418	36	11.5	79.9%	22 (5.3%)	274 (65.6%)	87 (20.8%)	20 (4.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.3%)	6.4	471^st of 497 public elementary schools	5.2%					(n/a)	17.0				17.0	14.3	13.2	21.7							$21,113
Celentano BioTech Health and Medical Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	400 Canner Street	New Haven	06511	New Haven County	New Haven School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(475) 220-3400	364	34	10.6	81.9%	19 (5.2%)	189 (51.9%)	131 (36.0%)	12 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.0%)	8.4	450^th of 497 public elementary schools	9.5%		9	444^th of 491 public elementary schools	9.6%	6	21.6				18.9					18.8					$20,224
Wexler/Grant Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	55 Foote St.	New Haven	06511	New Haven County	New Haven School District	No	No	No	Yes	(475) 220-5600	265	22	11.9	89.1%	7 (2.6%)	176 (66.4%)	66 (24.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.0%)								(n/a)											0.0				$21,146
Worthington Hooker School	Public	K-8	180 Canner St.	New Haven	06511	New Haven County	New Haven School District	No	No	No	No	(475) 220-7200	371	31	11.8	24.8%	156 (42.0%)	74 (19.9%)	46 (12.4%)	75 (20.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.4%)	67.8	181^st of 497 public elementary schools	63.6%		79.6	115^th of 491 public elementary schools	76.6%	66	68.1	66.7	59.0	44.9	76.6	65.1	67.4	69.8	66.7	45.8	70.2		58.7	55.8	$18,934
Barack H. Obama Magnet University School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-4	69 Farnham Ave	New Haven	06515	New Haven County	New Haven School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(475) 220-4800	311	30	10.3	81.0%	15 (4.8%)	137 (44.1%)	137 (44.1%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.1%)	4.6	490^th of 497 public elementary schools	1.4%					(n/a)			16.0	14.3					14.0						$21,618
Beecher School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	100 Jewel Street	New Haven	06511	New Haven County	New Haven School District	No	Yes	No	No	(475) 220-3800	480	32	15.1	71.5%	49 (10.2%)	248 (51.7%)	152 (31.7%)	9 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.2%)	15.5	393^rd of 497 public elementary schools	20.9%		19.5	368^th of 491 public elementary schools	25.1%	25	26.5		21.3	37.5		26.1	30.4	20.0	23.4	31.3	24.5	19.6			$18,144
Augusta Lewis Troup School	Public	PK, KG-8	259 Edgewood Ave.	New Haven	06511	New Haven County	New Haven School District	No	No	No	Yes	(475) 220-3000	413	33	12.4	90.6%	18 (4.4%)	198 (47.9%)	154 (37.3%)	15 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.5%)								(n/a)						14.6	20.0								$17,932
Helen Street School	Public	PK, KG-6	285 Helen St.	Hamden	06514	New Haven County	Hamden School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 407-2030	325	26	12.5	61.8%	51 (15.7%)	121 (37.2%)	114 (35.1%)	16 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.8%)	13.8	406^th of 497 public elementary schools	18.3%		26	339^th of 491 public elementary schools	31.0%	67				25.0		30.0				25.0		17.5			$23,037
East Rock Community Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	133 Nash St.	New Haven	06511	New Haven County	New Haven School District	No	Yes	No	No	(475) 220-5900	449	45	9.9	76.8%	51 (11.4%)	158 (35.2%)	194 (43.2%)	23 (5.1%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.2%)	9.5	442^nd of 497 public elementary schools	11.1%		9.4	436^th of 491 public elementary schools	11.2%	6	22.0	13.5		22.4		23.8		11.8		14.3					$21,213

Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln-Bassett School

How many students attend Lincoln-Bassett School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 237 students attended Lincoln-Bassett School.

Is Lincoln-Bassett School a good school?

Lincoln-Bassett School ranks in the bottom 10.3% of Connecticut elementary schools.

What district is Lincoln-Bassett School in?

New Haven School District

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln-Bassett School?

Students at Lincoln-Bassett School are 69% African American, 24% Hispanic, 4% White, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Lincoln-Bassett School attend?

Students who attend Lincoln-Bassett School usually go on to attend:

High : James Hillhouse High School

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