Lincoln Elementary School

www.dumontnj.org

172 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School, located at 80 Prospect Avenue in Dumont, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the local community. As part of the Dumont Public School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and student engagement. It typically serves students in the primary grade levels, aiming to prepare them for success as they transition to middle school.

The school is known for being a cornerstone of its neighborhood, prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Lincoln Elementary encourages both intellectual growth and character development. Located in a residential area of Bergen County, the school benefits from a close-knit community feel, providing a structured yet nurturing setting designed to meet the diverse educational needs of its student body.

172

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	69
Black	13
Asian	24
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
69 (40.1%)
White
52 (30.2%)
Asian
24 (14.0%)
Black
13 (7.6%)
Two or More
13 (7.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.6%)

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:	Dumont Public School District
Phone:	(201)387-3040
Website:	http://www.dumontnj.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	172
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 22

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 33