Enrollment
312
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lincoln, RI
Saylesville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Saylesville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440057000139
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saylesville Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Rhode Island schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Saylesville Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saylesville Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Lincoln, RI.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.3%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saylesville Elementary compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Saylesville Elementary
Saylesville Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Lincoln, Rhode Island, enrolling 312 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.8:1 is larger than about 96% of Rhode Island schools and 51% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.3% lands close to the Rhode Island typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 312 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 82 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #39.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 50/100).
15.7% 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): Saylesville Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.8:1 vs 17.3:1).
Lincoln also operates Lincoln Senior High School (973 students) and Lincoln Middle School (773 students) alongside Saylesville 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 Saylesville Elementary compares
Saylesville 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 51% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 29% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 96% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 68.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
African American 6.4%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Saylesville 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 Saylesville 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 Saylesville 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Lincoln Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Central Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lonsdale Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saylesville 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
- 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 (~312 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Saylesville Elementary
How many students attend Saylesville Elementary?
Saylesville Elementary has 312 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lincoln, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saylesville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Saylesville Elementary is 20.8:1, which is 51% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saylesville Elementary?
28.3% of students at Saylesville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saylesville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Saylesville Elementary is White at 68.6% of enrollment, in Lincoln, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saylesville Elementary?
Saylesville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Saylesville Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Saylesville Elementary ranks #3 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 Saylesville Elementary a good school?
Saylesville Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Saylesville 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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