Lincoln Elementary School

les.harrisonschools.org

306 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School, located at 221 Cross Street in Harrison, New Jersey, is a public school serving the local community’s primary education needs. As part of the Harrison Public School District, the school is situated in a densely populated urban area, reflecting the diverse cultural and socioeconomic demographic typical of the region. The facility serves as a foundational academic hub for young students, focusing on core curriculum development, literacy, and social-emotional growth during their formative years.

In addition to its standard academic offerings, Lincoln Elementary is deeply integrated into the Harrison community. The school environment is structured to support a multilingual student body, often providing resources to help English Language Learners transition effectively. By prioritizing student engagement and fostering a supportive classroom climate, the school aims to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school while maintaining a strong emphasis on community partnership and foundational learning standards.

306

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	247
Black	6
Asian	29
Two or More	1

Hispanic
247 (80.7%)
Asian
29 (9.5%)
White
23 (7.5%)
Black
6 (2.0%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)

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:	Harrison Public Schools
Phone:	(973)483-6400
Website:	http://les.harrisonschools.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	223
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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

Grade 2 171

Grade 3 135