- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lincoln, RI
Lincoln Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 440057000062
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Rhode Island schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Lincoln, RI.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Lincoln Middle School held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.7 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 440057000062 · Lincoln, RI Middle · MID · TRAD
773 enr · 15.5:1 · 22.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Senior High School (973 students)
Lincoln Middle School held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.7 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Senior
Lincoln Senior High School
973 students
- This school
Lincoln Middle School
773 students
- Northern Linco
Northern Lincoln Elem.
495 students
- Lincoln Centra
Lincoln Central Elem.
416 students
- Saylesville El 312
Saylesville Elementary
312 students
- Lonsdale Eleme 286
Lonsdale Elementary
286 students
What this shows Lincoln Middle School reports 773 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Middle School compares
Lincoln Middle School 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 42% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 773 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
773
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Lincoln Middle School is about as mixed as 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Lincoln Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Central Elem. | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saylesville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lonsdale Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~773 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Middle School
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has 773 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lincoln, RI. CCD year-over-year: 778 (2022-23) → 775 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Middle School?
22.9% of students at Lincoln Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Middle School is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Lincoln, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Middle School rank among public schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public 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 public schools in Lincoln on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln?
Besides Lincoln Middle School, Lincoln also operates Lincoln Senior High School (973 students), Northern Lincoln Elem. (495 students), and Lincoln Central Elem. (416 students). See the Lincoln district page for the complete list.