Lincoln Elementary School

115 HIGHVIEW AVENUE
BERGENFIELD, NJ 07621

www.bergenfield.org/Lincoln

443 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School, located at 115 Highview Avenue in Bergenfield, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Bergenfield Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. The school typically focuses on foundational education, providing students with a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects like language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology and enrichment opportunities to prepare students for middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Lincoln Elementary is known for being a vital hub for the local neighborhood. The school maintains a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning, encouraging students to develop essential life skills such as collaboration, critical thinking, and empathy. With a commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming atmosphere, the administration and staff work closely with parents and the broader Bergenfield community to ensure that every student has the resources and support necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

443

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	238
Black	36
Asian	90
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
238 (53.7%)
Asian
90 (20.3%)
White
59 (13.3%)
Black
36 (8.1%)
Two or More
18 (4.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	Bergenfield Borough School District
Phone:	(201)385-8759
Website:	http://www.bergenfield.org/Lincoln
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	121
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 75

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 75