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Lincoln Elementary School

Grades KG–05 · New Britain, CT · NCES 090267000515

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145 Steele St. · New Britain, CT 06052

At a glance

Reported students

552

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

41.55

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Connecticut elementary enrollment

90th percentile

Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

449.5

Lincoln Elementary School: 552 reported students.

State peer staffing position

70th percentile

13.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
516
Teachers (FTE)
48
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1

What the reported data says about Lincoln Elementary School

Lincoln Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in New Britain. It is one of 14 current school records connected to New Britain School District. NCES reports 552 students for 2024–25.

Among 591 elementary schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 371 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, close to the Connecticut median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (64.1%) and White (16.7%). English learners represent 19.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Lincoln Elementary School

  1. 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.55 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
19.2%
Students with disabilities
16.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch
78.4%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0.5
Social workers (FTE)
2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White16.7%
  • Hispanic64.1%
  • Black10.5%
  • Asian2.4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial6.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in New Britain School District

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Smalley Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

594 reported students

Smith Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

461 reported students

Gaffney Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

438 reported students

Vance Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

438 reported students

Holmes Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

414 reported students

Chamberlain Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

402 reported students

View all 14 district schools →