Lincoln School

446 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Lincoln School, located at 301 Harrison Street in Nutley, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Nutley Public School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. It reflects the broader mission of the Nutley district, which prioritizes a supportive learning environment designed to help young students build essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative atmosphere, where educators, parents, and administrators work together to foster a positive school culture. Beyond the standard curriculum, Lincoln School typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives that encourage student participation and school spirit. By integrating modern instructional techniques with a traditional commitment to student success, the school serves as a central hub for the families of the Nutley community.

446

Total Students

35.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln School
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	187
Black	19
Asian	44
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

Hispanic
187 (41.9%)
White
178 (39.9%)
Asian
44 (9.9%)
Black
19 (4.3%)
Two or More
17 (3.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Nutley Public School District
Phone:	(973)661-8882
Website:	http://nutleyschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 59

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 54