Lincoln Elementary School

712 LINCOLN AVENUE
RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ 07660

341 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School is a public school located in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Ridgefield Park Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging students to become active, responsible members of their community.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Lincoln Elementary is known for its commitment to building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school environment typically promotes a community-oriented atmosphere, offering various extracurricular activities and initiatives designed to enrich the student experience. By focusing on a well-rounded education, Lincoln Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond, ensuring they are equipped with the tools necessary for future academic success.

341

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	236
Black	15
Asian	13
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Hispanic
236 (69.2 %)
White
70 (20.5 %)
Black
15 (4.4 %)
Asian
13 (3.8 %)
Two or More
6 (1.8 %)
American Indian
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:	Ridgefield Park Public School District
Phone:	(201)994-1830
Website:	http://rpps.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 9

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 42

Ungraded 51