- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lincoln, RI
Lincoln Central Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Central Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440057000134
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Central Elem. earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Rhode Island schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 5.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Central Elem. has class sizes larger than 91% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Central Elem. ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Lincoln, RI.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Lincoln Central Elem. held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 440057000134 · Lincoln, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 17.3:1 · 5.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Senior High School (973 students)
Lincoln Central Elem. held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Central Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Senior
Lincoln Senior High School
973 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
773 students
- Northern Linco
Northern Lincoln Elem.
495 students
- This school
Lincoln Central Elem.
416 students
- Saylesville El 312
Saylesville Elementary
312 students
- Lonsdale Eleme 286
Lonsdale Elementary
286 students
What this shows Lincoln Central Elem. reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Central Elem. compares
Lincoln Central Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.8% | ▼ 85% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 91% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,279
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Asian 6.5%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Lincoln Central Elem. is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Lincoln reports $19,279 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Central Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Lincoln Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saylesville Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lonsdale Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Central Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Lincoln
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Central Elem.
How many students attend Lincoln Central Elem.?
Lincoln Central Elem. has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lincoln, RI. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Central Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Central Elem. is 17.3:1, which is 25% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Central Elem.?
5.8% of students at Lincoln Central Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Central Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Central Elem. is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Lincoln, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Central Elem.?
Lincoln Central Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Central Elem. rank among elementary schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Central Elem. ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Lincoln, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lincoln on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln?
Besides Lincoln Central Elem., Lincoln also operates Lincoln Senior High School (973 students), Lincoln Middle School (773 students), and Northern Lincoln Elem. (495 students). See the Lincoln district page for the complete list.