Enrollment
416
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.8%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Central Elem. compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Central Elem.
Lincoln Central Elem. is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lincoln, Rhode Island, enrolling 416 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 91% of Rhode Island schools and 25% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.8% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Rhode Island average.
With 416 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 49 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #21.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Lincoln's elementary schools, it stands alongside Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E (380 students): Lincoln Central Elem. is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.3:1 vs 14.1:1).
Lincoln also operates Lincoln Senior High School (973 students) and Lincoln Middle School (773 students) alongside Lincoln Central Elem..
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln Central Elem. compares
Lincoln Central Elem. on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,794
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln, which includes Lincoln Central Elem..
$18,794
Per student
-7%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.4%
State 32.1%
Federal 5.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Rhode Island, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~416 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lincoln Central Elem. a good school?
Lincoln Central Elem. earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Rhode Island schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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