Lincoln Community School #5

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482 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Lincoln Community School (School #5) is a public elementary school located in Bayonne, New Jersey, serving students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Bayonne School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local neighborhood, fostering a community-focused environment that prioritizes academic growth, social development, and student engagement. Its location on Prospect Avenue places it centrally within the community, making it a hub for local families.

Academically, Lincoln Community School offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the transition to high school. The school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, supplemented by a variety of extracurricular activities and support services aimed at catering to the diverse needs of its student body. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and character development, the school strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within the Bayonne educational system.

482

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Community School #5
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	134
Black	77
Asian	57
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

White
188 (39.0 %)
Hispanic
134 (27.8 %)
Black
77 (16.0 %)
Asian
57 (11.8 %)
Two or More
24 (5.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Bayonne School District
Phone:	(201)858-5973
Website:	http://www.bboed.org/domain/23
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 42

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 48

Grade 7 32

Grade 8 40

Ungraded 44