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 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,261 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
6 Schools
317 Schools
# Students
3,261 Students
135,639 Students
# Teachers
213 Teachers
10,619 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Lincoln School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 63 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.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 63 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
31%
Graduation Rate
90%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.64
# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,007 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
128 Students
4,456 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
323 Students
39,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
30%
# Black Students
180 Students
12,147 Students
% Black Students
5%
9%
# White Students
2,487 Students
70,754 Students
% White Students
76%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
195 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
120 Students
6,888 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
87
3,107
# Students in K Grade:
196
9,402
# Students in 1st Grade:
246
9,963
# Students in 2nd Grade:
249
9,583
# Students in 3rd Grade:
254
9,833
# Students in 4th Grade:
236
9,925
# Students in 5th Grade:
239
9,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
247
9,981
# Students in 7th Grade:
268
10,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
263
10,383
# Students in 9th Grade:
281
11,579
# Students in 10th Grade:
249
11,378
# Students in 11th Grade:
237
10,236
# Students in 12th Grade:
209
10,228
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,429 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,099. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,989 is less than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,429
$22,099
Spending / Student
$20,989
$21,321
Best Lincoln School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1081 Great Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 334-2800
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 334-2800
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
135 Old River Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 334-7500
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 334-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 976 students
Rank: #33.
Lonsdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
270 River Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 725-4200
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 725-4200
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
152 Jenckes Hill Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 721-3400
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 721-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
Rank: #55.
Northern Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 New River Road
Manville, RI 02838
(401) 769-0261
Manville, RI 02838
(401) 769-0261
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #66.
Saylesville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Woodland Street
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 723-5240
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 723-5240
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lincoln School District?
Lincoln School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,261 students.
What is the rank of Lincoln School District?
Lincoln School District is ranked #16 out of 63 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?
76% of Lincoln School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 $20,989 is less than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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