- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lincoln, RI
Lonsdale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lonsdale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440057000137
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lonsdale Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Rhode Island schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lonsdale Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lonsdale Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Lincoln, RI.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Lonsdale Elementary held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 440057000137 · Lincoln, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 16.8:1 · 23.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Senior High School (973 students)
Lonsdale Elementary held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Lonsdale Elementary 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
- Lincoln Centra
Lincoln Central Elem.
416 students
- Saylesville El 312
Saylesville Elementary
312 students
- This school 286
Lonsdale Elementary
286 students
What this shows Lonsdale Elementary reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lonsdale Elementary compares
Lonsdale Elementary 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 40% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
African American 7.7%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Lonsdale Elementary is more 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 Lonsdale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Lincoln Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Central Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saylesville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lonsdale Elementary'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
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lonsdale Elementary
How many students attend Lonsdale Elementary?
Lonsdale Elementary has 286 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lincoln, RI. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lonsdale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lonsdale Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lonsdale Elementary?
23.6% of students at Lonsdale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lonsdale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lonsdale Elementary is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Lincoln, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lonsdale Elementary?
Lonsdale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Lonsdale Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Lonsdale Elementary ranks #2 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 Lonsdale Elementary, 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.