Lincoln-Eliot

Summary:

Lincoln-Eliot is an elementary school in Newton, Massachusetts, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population, Lincoln-Eliot is part of the highly-ranked Newton school district, which is rated 35th out of 351 districts in the state.

Lincoln-Eliot's academic performance is strong, with proficiency rates on MCAS assessments generally higher than the state average across most grade levels and subjects, though slightly lower than the Newton district average. The school's male students, Asian students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds all perform particularly well, ranking in the top 15-20% of Massachusetts elementary schools. Lincoln-Eliot also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio and spends more per student compared to the state average.

While Lincoln-Eliot's overall performance is consistently high, there may be opportunities to further improve outcomes for female students and Hispanic students, whose rankings are lower compared to other subgroups. The school's strengths in supporting diverse learners and its competitive performance relative to nearby schools in the Newton district, such as John Ward, Franklin, and Underwood, are particularly noteworthy.


Detail:

Public K-5

 191 Pearl Street
       Newton, MA  02458


(617) 559-9540

District: Newton

SchoolDigger Rank:
153rd of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,229 Help


Students who attend Lincoln-Eliot usually attend:

Middle:    Bigelow Middle
High:    Newton North High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  338

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.4%
Asian:
20.1%
Hispanic:
18.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lincoln-Eliot ranks better than 83.3% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 11th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Newton School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Lincoln-Eliot is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.4%), Asian (20.1%), Hispanic (18.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln-Eliot is 9.6, which is the lowest among 15 elementary schools in the Newton School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln-Eliot is $22,229, which is the 5th highest among 15 elementary schools in the Newton School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln-Eliot:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln-Eliot 153rd of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Lincoln-Eliot in the ranking list.)

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Newton:

SchoolDigger ranks Newton 35th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lincoln-Eliot

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Rank History for all students at Lincoln-Eliot

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 75.30 225th 884 74.5%
2004 71.89 272nd 882 69.2%
2005 55.83 418th 887 52.9%
2006 68.16 288th 911 68.4%
2007 65.00 342nd 911 62.5%
2008 63.96 344th 908 62.1%
2009 74.81 226th 909 75.1%
2010 63.69 357th 920 61.2%
2011 74.04 254th 924 72.5%
2012 68.65 324th 930 65.2%
2013 67.02 335th 928 63.9%
2014 80.66 159th 926 82.8%
2015 80.40 157th 914 82.8%
2016 64.47 332nd 932 64.4%
2017 52.83 457th 938 51.3%
2018 59.79 398th 934 57.4%
2019 62.83 348th 942 63.1%
2021 60.35 389th 936 58.4%
2022 66.54 312th 932 66.5%
2023 64.51 330th 928 64.4%
2024 82.19 153rd 916 83.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lincoln-Eliot

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.76 219th 886 75.3%
2019 71.26 176th 896 80.4%
2021 69.04 192nd 894 78.5%
2022 71.58 188th 905 79.2%
2023 69.21 157th 703 77.7%
2024 78.18 111th 731 84.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lincoln-Eliot

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.87 244th 685 64.4%
2019 58.78 250th 700 64.3%
2021 48.51 344th 705 51.2%
2022 45.27 420th 772 45.6%
2023 43.96 432nd 757 42.9%
2024 77.63 92nd 760 87.9%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Lincoln-Eliot

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.15 256th 893 71.3%
2019 69.26 263rd 902 70.8%
2021 59.67 364th 898 59.5%
2022 58.28 381st 901 57.7%
2023 52.16 434th 887 51.1%
2024 79.35 175th 886 80.2%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Lincoln-Eliot

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.18 173rd 656 73.6%
2019 45.96 323rd 665 51.4%
2021 58.55 202nd 632 68.0%
2022 74.00 112th 672 83.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln-Eliot

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.49 542nd 898 39.6%
2019 52.53 447th 907 50.7%
2021 58.15 386th 904 57.3%
2022 71.07 246th 908 72.9%
2023 71.11 257th 896 71.3%
2024 80.40 160th 891 82.0%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Tested In Person students at Lincoln-Eliot

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.65 380th 925 58.9%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Lincoln-Eliot

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.98 107th 399 73.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lincoln-Eliot

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.12 61st 155 60.6%
2021 50.65 92nd 141 34.8%
2022 46.12 98th 143 31.5%
2024 81.69 20th 152 86.8%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Lincoln-Eliot

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.94 113th 379 70.2%
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Rank History for White students at Lincoln-Eliot

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.05 364th 772 52.8%
2019 46.90 445th 780 42.9%
2021 38.33 507th 765 33.7%
2022 59.74 299th 764 60.9%
2023 56.02 332nd 762 56.4%
2024 65.68 248th 753 67.1%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, June 9, 2017

Open Quote This school is second to none. It has amazing, dedicated staff, the parents are down to earth and engaged and the kids are friendly. I actually moved to another school district in the city but requested to stay because Lincoln Eliot is really the hidden gem in Newton. The PTO is hard working and focused, the special education team is amazing, the educators are impressive, the janitors are awesome and the student body is beautifully diverse. We could not ask for more! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Open Quote I have 2 kids in this school. One will be going to middle school shortly. I have had a very positive experience here. The teachers are supportive and connect with the parents. It has a great community feel. I feel my children are getting a great education. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Open Quote Coming from the best public school K-6 in Washington, LE is on par and a great fit for our children. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, October 16, 2014

Open Quote Excellent level 1 school! We're very pleased. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lincoln-Eliot

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 213 22 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1989 214 18 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1990 224 22 32 7 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1991 240 26 36 14 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1992 256 30 41 11 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1993 277 32 31 12 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1994 232 23 26 12 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1995 249 30 32 22 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1996 249 30 32 22 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1997 261 35 32 17 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1998 235 33 39 14 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1999 242 38 39 6 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2000 217 23 35 10 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2001 209 26 34 10 2 n/a n/a 0 281
2002 161 17 38 4 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2003 161 17 38 4 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2004 172 25 33 12 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2005 166 23 29 10 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2006 170 21 41 42 1 n/a n/a 7 282
2007 170 17 42 42 0 n/a n/a 10 281
2008 174 20 50 35 0 n/a n/a 14 293
2009 163 26 44 39 0 0 12 0 284
2010 168 30 43 39 0 0 10 0 290
2011 177 29 49 29 0 0 9 0 293
2012 187 38 47 33 0 0 12 0 317
2013 180 40 48 38 0 0 16 0 322
2014 193 28 51 39 0 0 18 0 329
2015 192 33 50 44 0 0 18 0 337
2016 195 26 52 46 0 0 21 0 340
2017 189 30 60 48 0 0 19 0 346
2018 188 35 64 61 0 0 25 1 374
2019 203 30 64 43 0 0 24 1 365
2020 190 26 66 45 0 0 34 1 362
2021 184 20 69 43 1 0 35 1 353
2022 153 19 62 46 1 0 33 1 315
2023 150 24 68 63 0 0 33 0 338

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lincoln-Eliot

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 250 n/a n/a n/a
1989 249 n/a n/a n/a
1990 285 n/a n/a n/a
1991 316 n/a n/a n/a
1992 338 n/a n/a n/a
1993 352 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 293 n/a n/a n/a
1995 333 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 333 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 345 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 321 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 325 n/a 0.0 37.5
2000 285 n/a 0.0 28.1
2001 281 n/a 0.0 30.2
2002 220 n/a n/a 25.9
2003 220 n/a n/a 25.9
2004 242 23.0 10.5 31
2005 228 20.2 11.3 32
2006 282 22.3 12.6 32
2007 281 23.0 12.2 32.8
2008 293 24.0 12.2 29.4
2009 284 20.7 13.7 22.2
2010 290 20.3 14.2 31.7
2011 293 16.3 17.9 30.7
2012 317 16.6 19.0 29.7
2013 322 24.6 13.0 28.9
2014 329 27.3 12.0 25.8
2015 337 30.0 11.2 31.2
2016 340 34.0 10.0 n/a
2017 346 32.9 10.5 n/a
2018 374 32.6 11.4 n/a
2019 365 29.9 12.2 n/a
2020 362 32.1 11.2 n/a
2021 353 25.8 13.6 n/a
2022 315 32.4 9.7 n/a
2023 338 34.9 9.6 n/a

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-Eliot

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 250 n/a n/a n/a
1989 249 n/a n/a n/a
1990 285 n/a n/a n/a
1991 316 n/a n/a n/a
1992 338 n/a n/a n/a
1993 352 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 293 n/a n/a n/a
1995 333 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 333 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 345 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 321 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 325 n/a 0.0 37.5
2000 285 n/a 0.0 28.1
2001 281 n/a 0.0 30.2
2002 220 n/a n/a 25.9
2003 220 n/a n/a 25.9
2004 242 23.0 10.5 31
2005 228 20.2 11.3 32
2006 282 22.3 12.6 32
2007 281 23.0 12.2 32.8
2008 293 24.0 12.2 29.4
2009 284 20.7 13.7 22.2
2010 290 20.3 14.2 31.7
2011 293 16.3 17.9 30.7
2012 317 16.6 19.0 29.7
2013 322 24.6 13.0 28.9
2014 329 27.3 12.0 25.8
2015 337 30.0 11.2 31.2
2016 340 34.0 10.0 n/a
2017 346 32.9 10.5 n/a
2018 374 32.6 11.4 n/a
2019 365 29.9 12.2 n/a
2020 362 32.1 11.2 n/a
2021 353 25.8 13.6 n/a
2022 315 32.4 9.7 n/a
2023 338 34.9 9.6 n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lincoln-Eliot

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $514 (2.6%) $19,036 (97.4%) $19,551
2020 $574 (2.8%) $19,823 (97.2%) $20,396
2021 $1,636 (7.4%) $20,593 (92.6%) $22,228

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln-Eliot

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 348th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 330th of 928 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln-Eliot)6850
 18%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newton)7764.4
 12.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln-Eliot)6345.2
 17.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Newton)7061.7
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln-Eliot)5850.8
 7.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Newton)7261.1
 10.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln-Eliot)5668.9
 12.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Newton)6968.6
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln-Eliot)6244.2
 17.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Newton)7365.2
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln-Eliot)5542.3
 12.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Newton)7065
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Lincoln-Eliot)4448.1
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Newton)6363
 0%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lincoln-Eliot)6348.4
 14.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Newton)7366
 7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Lincoln-Eliot)5753.6
 3.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Newton)7367.8
 5.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Lincoln-Eliot)4448.1
 4.1%
   All Grades Science (Newton)6664.2
 1.8%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students365338
 7.4%
African American3024
 20%
American Indian00
Asian6468
 6.3%
Hispanic4363
 46.5%
Pacific Islander00
White203150
 26.1%
Two or More Races2433
 37.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln-Eliot

Lincoln-Eliot ranks 153rd of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Lincoln-Eliot usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bigelow Middle
High : Newton North High

In the 2022-23 school year, 338 students attended Lincoln-Eliot.

Students at Lincoln-Eliot are 44% White, 20% Asian, 19% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 7% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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