- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lincoln, RI
Lincoln Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440057000135
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Senior High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Senior High School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Senior High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Lincoln, RI.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Lincoln Senior High School held near 989 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.6 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 440057000135 · Lincoln, RI High · MID · TRAD
973 enr · 14.3:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Middle School (773 students)
Lincoln Senior High School held near 989 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.6 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lincoln Senior High School
973 students
- Lincoln Middle
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 Senior High School reports 973 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Senior High School compares
Lincoln Senior High 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 44% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 973 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
973
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 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 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Lincoln Senior High School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
District finance for Lincoln reports $19,279 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Lincoln Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Senior High 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
Similar high schools in Lincoln
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~973 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Senior High School
How many students attend Lincoln Senior High School?
Lincoln Senior High School has 973 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lincoln, RI. CCD year-over-year: 976 (2022-23) → 989 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Senior High School is 14.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Senior High School?
22.0% of students at Lincoln Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Senior High School is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Lincoln, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Senior High School?
Lincoln Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Senior High School rank among public schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Senior High School ranks #2 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 Senior High School, Lincoln also operates Lincoln Middle School (773 students), Northern Lincoln Elem. (495 students), and Lincoln Central Elem. (416 students). See the Lincoln district page for the complete list.