Lincoln

Lincoln, Rhode Island — 6 schools

3,278
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$21,752
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lincoln operates 6 public schools serving 3,278 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Rhode Island. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,255 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Providence County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,752 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 62.4% local, 32.1% state, and 5.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $113,169 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 34/100, ranked #42 of 53 in Rhode Island against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (17 AP courses district-wide), a 290.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 21.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 72.3% White, 12.0% Hispanic or Latino, 6.4% African American across the district's schools.

Lincoln Senior High School accounts for 29.9% of all Lincoln student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Lincoln-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Lincoln school enrollment varies 3.4× across entities

Lincoln school enrollment ranges from 286 students (lowest) to 973 students (highest), a spread of 687 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Lincoln student-counselor ratio is 291:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Lincoln is typically wider than the Lincoln-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Lincoln chronic absenteeism rate is 21.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Lincoln is typically wider than the Lincoln-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.5%
Federal
32.1%
State
62.4%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
42 / 53
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Providence County county, where this district is located.

$1,318
Studio/mo
$1,402
1 BR/mo
$1,729
2 BR/mo
$2,087
3 BR/mo
$2,480
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$113,169
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in Lincoln.

White 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
African American 6.4%
Asian 5.0%
Multiracial 3.7%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
17 AP courses total
290.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Lincoln

School Enrollment
Lincoln Senior High School
973
Lincoln Middle School
773
Northern Lincoln Elem.
495
Lincoln Central Elem.
416
Saylesville Elementary
312
Lonsdale Elementary
286

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lincoln?

Lincoln has 6 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other, 3 elementary. Total enrollment is 3,278 students.

How much does Lincoln spend per student?

Lincoln spends $21,752 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #42 in Rhode Island.

What is the average teacher salary in Lincoln?

The average teacher salary in Lincoln is $113,169 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Lincoln?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Providence County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Lincoln?

Lincoln students are 72.3% White, 12.0% Hispanic or Latino, 6.4% African American, 5.0% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lincoln?

Lincoln has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #42 out of 53 districts in Rhode Island. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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