Lincoln Elementary School

www.cwcboe.org/o/lincoln

253 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School, located at 18 Crane St in Caldwell, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Caldwell-West Caldwell School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. With a curriculum designed to challenge students while meeting their individual needs, Lincoln Elementary places a strong focus on core subjects, literacy, and character education to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, the school prides itself on a strong sense of community, frequently engaging families through an active Home and School Association and various extracurricular programs. The faculty and staff are dedicated to maintaining a nurturing atmosphere that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and inclusivity. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a variety of enrichment opportunities, Lincoln Elementary strives to help every student develop the skills and confidence necessary to become a lifelong learner.

253

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	40
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	10

White
194 (76.7%)
Hispanic
40 (15.8%)
Two or More
10 (4.0%)
Black
6 (2.4%)
Asian
3 (1.2%)

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:	Caldwell-West School District
Phone:	(973)228-3987
Website:	http://www.cwcboe.org/o/lincoln
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 35

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 49