Enrollment
286
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.6%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lonsdale Elementary compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lonsdale Elementary
Lonsdale Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Lincoln, Rhode Island, enrolling 286 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.8:1 is larger than about 87% of Rhode Island schools and 22% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 286 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 76 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #28.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 49/100).
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Lincoln's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Central Elem. (416 students): Lonsdale Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.8:1 vs 17.3:1).
Lincoln also operates Lincoln Senior High School (973 students) and Lincoln Middle School (773 students) alongside Lonsdale Elementary.
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 Lonsdale Elementary compares
Lonsdale Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 + 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln, which includes Lonsdale Elementary.
$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 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
- 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
- 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.
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 (~286 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lonsdale Elementary a good school?
Lonsdale Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 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.
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