Lincoln-Eliot

lincolneliot.newton.k12.ma.us/

336 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School, located at 191 Pearl Street in Newton, Massachusetts, is a vibrant public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Newton Public Schools district, the school is deeply rooted in the Nonantum neighborhood, fostering a strong sense of community and connection among its students, families, and staff. The school is known for its inclusive environment and its commitment to academic excellence, social-emotional learning, and the holistic development of every child.

Guided by a philosophy that emphasizes curiosity and collaboration, Lincoln-Eliot offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school leverages its historic presence in Newton to create an engaging learning atmosphere where students are encouraged to become active participants in their education. With a focus on building strong home-school partnerships and providing robust support services, Lincoln-Eliot strives to prepare its students not only for middle school success but also to become thoughtful, contributing members of the broader community.

336

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln-Eliot
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	71
Black	24
Asian	74
Two or More	38

White
129 (38.4%)
Asian
74 (22.0%)
Hispanic
71 (21.1%)
Two or More
38 (11.3%)
Black
24 (7.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newton
Phone:	(617)559-9540
Website:	http://lincolneliot.newton.k12.ma.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lincoln-Eliot
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lincoln-Eliot
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	160	47.6%
Male	176	52.4%

Elementary School K - 3rd