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Lincoln Elementary School vs. The Gray Charter School

Should you attend Lincoln Elementary School or The Gray Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Lincoln Elementary School
18 Crane St
Caldwell, NJ 07006
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
The Gray Charter School
55 Liberty Street
Newark, NJ 07102
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Lincoln Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

The Gray Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 265 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Gray Charter School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
265 students
339 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lincoln Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at The Gray Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lincoln Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at The Gray Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lincoln Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at The Gray Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Caldwell-West School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at The Gray Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gray Charter School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#353 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
#145 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lincoln Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of The Gray Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in NJ)
65-69%
(Top 20% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lincoln Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Caldwell-West School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Gray Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gray Charter School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 5% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lincoln Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Caldwell-West School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Gray Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gray Charter School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 10% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lincoln Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Caldwell-West School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Gray Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gray Charter School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lincoln Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of The Gray Charter School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
43
39
Grade 1 Students
46
38
Grade 2 Students
41
35
Grade 3 Students
40
44
Grade 4 Students
49
35
Grade 5 Students
46
38
Grade 6 Students
-
44
Grade 7 Students
-
42
Grade 8 Students
-
24

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lincoln Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Caldwell-West School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at The Gray Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gray Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lincoln Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Caldwell-West School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at The Gray Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gray Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lincoln Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Caldwell-West School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at The Gray Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gray Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
80%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lincoln Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Caldwell-West School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at The Gray Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gray Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lincoln Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Caldwell-West School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
0.34
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Caldwell-West School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of The Gray Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gray Charter School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lincoln Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Caldwell-West School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at The Gray Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gray Charter School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lincoln Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Caldwell-West School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at The Gray Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gray Charter School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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