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
Student By Grade
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.
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
0.44
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
30%
% Black
6%
9%
% White
74%
51%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,108
$22,250
Spending / Student
$20,659
$21,467
Best Lincoln School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Central Elementary 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
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Senior High 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
| 989 students
Rank: #33.
Lonsdale Elementary 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
| 284 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Middle 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
| 775 students
Rank: #55.
Northern Lincoln Elementary 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
| 530 students
Rank: #66.
Saylesville Elementary 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
| 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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