- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Saylesville Elementary grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 440057000139 · Lincoln, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 20.8:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Senior High School (973 students)
Saylesville Elementary grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Saylesville 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
- This school 312
Saylesville Elementary
312 students
- Lonsdale Eleme 286
Lonsdale Elementary
286 students
What this shows Saylesville Elementary reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saylesville Elementary compares
Saylesville Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 + 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.
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
District finance for Lincoln reports $19,279 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~312 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), up 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.