Lincoln School

344 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lincoln School, located at 40 Mill Street in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the local community. As part of the Pompton Lakes School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. It is characterized by its focus on creating a foundational learning experience for young children, typically serving grades PK through 5.

The school is well-integrated into the close-knit Pompton Lakes area, often acting as a hub for community involvement and parent engagement. With a curriculum aligned with state standards, Lincoln School focuses on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also providing opportunities for students to explore the arts and physical education. By prioritizing individualized instruction and a nurturing classroom culture, the staff at Lincoln School aims to prepare students for successful transitions into the district's middle and high school levels.

344

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln School
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	99
Black	17
Asian	26
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	5

White
194 (56.4%)
Hispanic
99 (28.8%)
Asian
26 (7.6%)
Black
17 (4.9%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.5%)
Two or More
3 (0.9%)

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:	Pompton Lakes School District
Phone:	(973)835-7100
Website:	http://www.plps-k12.org/Domain/10
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 24

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 53