Serving 948 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 948 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 948 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
948 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
School Rankings
Lincoln Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#358 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
71%
10%
Hispanic
13%
34%
Black
4%
15%
White
9%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #358 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lincoln Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Marshall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
948 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Lincoln Elementary School students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Edison Township School District.
School Reviews
5 7/27/2012
Lincoln elementery school is great. My son was in first grade last year. I am very happy with teacher barilka. Sohaib miss his teacher.
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