Lincoln School District

135 Old River Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Lincoln School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,313 students in Lincoln School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Lincoln School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
6 Schools
315 Schools
# Students
3,313 Students
134,720 Students
# Teachers
217 Teachers
10,603 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Lincoln School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (RI)
#16 out of 63 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Lincoln  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lincoln  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lincoln  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lincoln  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90%
83%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Lincoln  School District and public school graduation rate of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.65
# American Indian Students
6 Students
985 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
143 Students
4,367 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
377 Students
40,594 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
30%
# Black Students
199 Students
12,033 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%
# White Students
2,439 Students
68,392 Students
% White Students
74%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
204 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
133 Students
6,910 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
114
3,327
# Students in K Grade:
194
9,279
# Students in 1st Grade:
219
9,614
# Students in 2nd Grade:
252
9,986
# Students in 3rd Grade:
262
9,591
# Students in 4th Grade:
269
9,843
# Students in 5th Grade:
239
9,898
# Students in 6th Grade:
251
9,834
# Students in 7th Grade:
250
10,061
# Students in 8th Grade:
274
10,135
# Students in 9th Grade:
260
10,883
# Students in 10th Grade:
268
11,105
# Students in 11th Grade:
236
10,987
# Students in 12th Grade:
225
10,177
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,108 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,250. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,659 is less than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (RI)
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$2,998 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Lincoln  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$68 MM
$2,892 MM
This chart displays total spending of Lincoln  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,108
$22,250
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Lincoln  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,659
$21,467
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Lincoln  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lincoln School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1081 Great Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 334-2800
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
135 Old River Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 334-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 989 students
Rank: #33.
Lonsdale Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
270 River Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 725-4200
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
152 Jenckes Hill Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 721-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 775 students
Rank: #55.
Northern Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
315 New River Road
Manville, RI 02838
(401) 769-0261
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #66.
Saylesville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
50 Woodland Street
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 723-5240
Grades: K-5
| 312 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lincoln School District?
Lincoln School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,313 students.
What is the rank of Lincoln School District?
Lincoln School District is ranked #16 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln School District?
74% of Lincoln School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lincoln School District?
Lincoln School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Lincoln School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,659 is less than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in RI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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