Lincoln Elementary School

Summary:

Lincoln Elementary School is a public school located in Newark, New Jersey, serving grades PK-8 with a student population of 377. The school is part of the Newark Public School District, which is ranked 559 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lincoln Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of New Jersey elementary schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 1305 out of 1342 schools and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance is particularly concerning, with low proficiency rates on state assessments, high chronic absenteeism, and significant achievement gaps for African American students and students with special needs. For example, in 2022-2023, only 7.5% of 3rd-grade students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 42% statewide and 19.1% in the Newark Public School District. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (86.47%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Lincoln Elementary School to other nearby schools within the Newark Public School District, such as Mt. Vernon Place School and Speedway Avenue School, it becomes clear that Lincoln is performing significantly worse across a range of metrics, including academic achievement, chronic absenteeism, and student subgroup performance. Addressing the underlying challenges facing this school will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 87 Richelieu Ter
       Newark, NJ  07106-2419


(973) 374-2290

District: Newark Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1305th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,024 Help


Students who attend Lincoln Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Barringer High School
    Central High School
    East Side High School
    Malcolm X Shabazz High School
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Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  377

Racial breakdown:

African American:
79.6%
Hispanic:
17.8%
White:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.5% Help


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Compare Details Lincoln Elementary School ranks worse than 97.2% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 34th among 38 ranked elementary schools in the Newark Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lincoln Elementary School ranks worse than 92.1% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.8. (See more...)
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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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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (79.6%), Hispanic (17.8%), White (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 12.1, which is the 12th best among 38 elementary schools in the Newark Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Elementary School is $10,024. 21 elementary schools in the Newark Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lincoln Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Elementary School 1305th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Lincoln Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Elementary School 689th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Lincoln Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Newark Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Newark Public School District 559th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lincoln Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 2.18 1152nd 1204 4.3%
2004 4.36 1229th 1298 5.3%
2005 1.17 1281st 1303 1.7%
2006 3.30 1254th 1314 4.6%
2007 12.23 1199th 1329 9.8%
2008 29.89 1066th 1338 20.3%
2009 12.13 1204th 1346 10.5%
2010 11.78 1220th 1354 9.9%
2011 9.28 1245th 1360 8.5%
2012 19.92 1152nd 1363 15.5%
2013 15.78 1189th 1367 13.0%
2014 13.48 1203rd 1363 11.7%
2015 8.25 1263rd 1357 6.9%
2016 6.35 1275th 1346 5.3%
2017 8.11 1258th 1352 7.0%
2018 8.30 1255th 1353 7.2%
2019 11.42 1222nd 1360 10.1%
2021 19.70 1028th 1317 21.9%
2022 7.44 1293rd 1345 3.9%
2023 5.90 1305th 1342 2.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.06 891st 1001 11.0%
2019 15.94 873rd 1007 13.3%
2023 14.73 861st 958 10.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.34 808th 942 14.2%
2019 31.89 646th 948 31.9%
2021 55.20 287th 839 65.8%
2022 25.06 663rd 863 23.2%
2023 11.04 787th 910 13.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.88 1234th 1333 7.4%
2019 14.46 1162nd 1331 12.7%
2021 24.77 947th 1290 26.6%
2022 11.05 1192nd 1326 10.1%
2023 7.90 1236th 1318 6.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.61 1189th 1334 10.9%
2019 11.62 1188th 1335 11.0%
2021 20.98 982nd 1297 24.3%
2022 5.55 1295th 1324 2.2%
2023 6.10 1260th 1315 4.2%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.00 361st 517 30.2%
2019 38.46 340th 522 34.9%
2021 42.58 249th 456 45.4%
2022 18.19 437th 494 11.5%
2023 15.55 431st 463 6.9%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for African American Students!

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

Rank History for Lincoln Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 6.59 609th 664 8.3%
2010 10.13 609th 677 10.0%
2011 8.15 622nd 684 9.1%
2012 2.67 651st 677 3.8%
2013 4.21 664th 704 5.7%
2014 7.62 641st 717 10.6%
2015 10.98 647th 713 9.3%
2016 8.27 668th 713 6.3%
2017 11.77 631st 712 11.4%
2018 8.87 659th 716 8.0%
2019 8.10 691st 745 7.2%
2021 20.74 506th 652 22.4%
2022 14.98 651st 745 12.6%
2023 11.80 689th 748 7.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.20 468th 471 0.6%
2019 15.00 479th 492 2.6%
2021 22.68 327th 401 18.5%
2022 16.87 525th 535 1.9%
2023 20.14 453rd 505 10.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.45 436th 522 16.5%
2019 15.95 457th 541 15.5%
2021 53.27 160th 467 65.7%
2022 30.09 386th 549 29.7%
2023 19.86 470th 568 17.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.80 639th 680 6.0%
2019 8.39 652nd 703 7.3%
2021 23.63 465th 625 25.6%
2022 20.36 587th 726 19.1%
2023 10.86 672nd 720 6.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.43 612th 675 9.3%
2019 10.01 643rd 697 7.7%
2021 20.22 485th 635 23.6%
2022 12.03 676th 730 7.4%
2023 14.90 634th 718 11.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.52 249th 326 23.6%
2019 23.24 274th 326 16.0%
2021 45.25 136th 291 53.3%
2022 34.50 241st 356 32.3%
2023 27.40 288th 361 20.2%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.51 568th 587 3.2%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey 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.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lincoln Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 3 530 0 42 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1989 11 564 0 63 0 n/a n/a 0 638
1990 4 579 0 52 1 n/a n/a 0 636
1991 6 588 0 46 0 n/a n/a 0 640
1992 1 564 0 37 1 n/a n/a 0 603
1993 3 618 0 30 4 n/a n/a 0 655
1994 1 617 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 642
1995 0 601 0 44 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1996 0 601 0 44 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1998 7 582 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1999 1 612 2 23 1 n/a n/a 0 639
2000 102 517 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 632
2001 1 533 3 23 0 n/a n/a 0 560
2002 1 543 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 556
2003 1 543 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 556
2004 1 493 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2005 0 522 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2006 0 471 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2007 1 441 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2008 3 333 0 14 4 n/a n/a 0 354
2009 1 389 0 15 1 0 0 0 406
2010 0 402 0 5 0 0 0 0 407
2011 0 333 0 3 0 0 0 0 336
2012 0 376 0 9 1 0 0 0 386
2013 0 406 1 6 0 0 0 0 413
2014 0 370 1 5 0 0 0 0 376
2015 0 383 0 6 0 0 0 0 389
2016 0 404 0 10 0 1 0 0 415
2017 1 426 0 19 0 1 0 0 447
2018 0 399 1 20 0 0 0 0 420
2019 1 387 1 27 0 0 0 0 416
2020 2 368 1 42 1 0 0 0 414
2021 2 344 1 46 1 0 0 0 394
2022 2 309 1 57 4 0 0 0 373
2023 5 300 1 67 3 1 0 0 377

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 575 32.0 17.9 n/a
1989 638 35.0 18.2 n/a
1990 636 36.0 17.6 61.8
1991 640 37.0 17.2 73.9
1992 603 37.0 16.2 68.8
1993 655 39.0 16.8 70.1
1994 642 39.0 16.5 53.7
1995 645 33.0 19.5 72.1
1996 645 33.0 19.5 72.1
1998 600 37.0 16.2 76
1999 639 41.0 15.6 79
2000 632 39.0 16.2 79.6
2001 560 39.2 14.3 82.3
2002 556 35.0 15.9 79
2003 556 35.0 15.9 79
2004 515 34.0 15.1 82.9
2005 543 34.0 16.0 n/a
2006 482 35.0 13.8 39.8
2007 459 36.0 12.8 73.9
2008 354 31.0 11.4 68.4
2009 406 29.2 14.0 87.4
2010 407 31.0 13.1 82.3
2011 336 25.0 13.4 89.3
2012 386 24.4 15.8 85.8
2013 413 30.0 13.7 90.1
2014 376 29.0 12.9 77.4
2015 389 28.0 13.8 79.7
2016 415 26.0 15.9 74
2017 447 27.0 16.5 70.7
2018 420 26.0 16.1 74
2019 416 29.0 14.3 60.1
2020 414 31.0 13.3 72.5
2021 394 30.0 13.1 76.1
2022 373 30.0 12.4 79.6
2023 377 31.0 12.1 86.5

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 575 32.0 17.9 n/a
1989 638 35.0 18.2 n/a
1990 636 36.0 17.6 61.8
1991 640 37.0 17.2 73.9
1992 603 37.0 16.2 68.8
1993 655 39.0 16.8 70.1
1994 642 39.0 16.5 53.7
1995 645 33.0 19.5 72.1
1996 645 33.0 19.5 72.1
1998 600 37.0 16.2 76
1999 639 41.0 15.6 79
2000 632 39.0 16.2 79.6
2001 560 39.2 14.3 82.3
2002 556 35.0 15.9 79
2003 556 35.0 15.9 79
2004 515 34.0 15.1 82.9
2005 543 34.0 16.0 n/a
2006 482 35.0 13.8 39.8
2007 459 36.0 12.8 73.9
2008 354 31.0 11.4 68.4
2009 406 29.2 14.0 87.4
2010 407 31.0 13.1 82.3
2011 336 25.0 13.4 89.3
2012 386 24.4 15.8 85.8
2013 413 30.0 13.7 90.1
2014 376 29.0 12.9 77.4
2015 389 28.0 13.8 79.7
2016 415 26.0 15.9 74
2017 447 27.0 16.5 70.7
2018 420 26.0 16.1 74
2019 416 29.0 14.3 60.1
2020 414 31.0 13.3 72.5
2021 394 30.0 13.1 76.1
2022 373 30.0 12.4 79.6
2023 377 31.0 12.1 86.5

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 Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $340 (3.4%) $9,684 (96.6%) $10,024

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1222nd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1305th of 1342 Elementary schools
 7.4%
Ranks 691st of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 689th of 748 Middle schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)397.5
 31.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newark Public School District)28.519.1
 9.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Elementary School)26.914.6
 12.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Newark Public School District)35.419.8
 15.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)22.94.4
 18.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Newark Public School District)32.922.3
 10.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Elementary School)22.98.5
 14.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Newark Public School District)3217.3
 14.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)30.616.7
 13.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Newark Public School District)32.325.3
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Elementary School)18.30
 18.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Newark Public School District)23.913.1
 10.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)30.210.5
 19.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Newark Public School District)35.426.9
 8.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Elementary School)9.42.5
 6.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Newark Public School District)21.113.2
 7.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)19.520.8
 1.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Newark Public School District)43.936.8
 7.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Elementary School)2.212.7
 10.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Newark Public School District)25.416.2
 9.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)26.117
 9.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Newark Public School District)43.537.2
 6.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Elementary School)7.96.3
 1.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Newark Public School District)25.510.9
 14.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students416377
 9.4%
African American387300
 22.5%
American Indian03
Asian11
Hispanic2767
 148.1%
Pacific Islander01
White15
 400%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.1%86.5%
 26.4%


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Students at Lincoln Elementary School are 80% African American, 18% Hispanic, 1% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 377 students attended Lincoln Elementary School.

Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 2.8% of New Jersey elementary schools.


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