Lincoln Central Elementary

Summary:

Lincoln Central Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Lincoln, Rhode Island, serving 415 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Lincoln School District, which is ranked 18 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Lincoln Central Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Rhode Island, with a statewide ranking of 5 out of 166 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in RICAS English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly higher than the Lincoln district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 62.8% of Lincoln Central Elementary students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 41.1% in the Lincoln district and 37.8% statewide. In Mathematics, 68.8% of Lincoln Central Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to 47.1% in the Lincoln district and 39.1% statewide. The school's performance in NGSA (Next Generation Science Assessment) is also strong, with 65.3% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 46.3% in the Lincoln district.

Lincoln Central Elementary outperforms the nearby schools in the Lincoln district, such as Northern Lincoln Elementary, Saylesville Elementary, and Lonsdale Elementary, in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates. However, when compared to schools in the neighboring Cumberland district, Lincoln Central Elementary's performance is mixed, as it outperforms some schools but lags behind high-performing schools like Ashton School and Garvin Memorial.

Detail:

Public K-5

1081 Great Road
Lincoln, RI 02865

(401) 334-2800

District: Lincoln

SchoolDigger Rank:
5^th of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,131

Students who attend Lincoln Central Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Lincoln Middle School
High:	Lincoln Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.3

Number of students: 423

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.0%

Hispanic:

7.6%

Asian:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lincoln Central Elementary ranks better than 97% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Lincoln School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.98. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82%), Hispanic (7.6%), Asian (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 6.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lincoln School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln Central Elementary is 18.3, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Lincoln School District! (See more...)

Compare Lincoln Central Elementary employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Central Elementary is $13,131, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Lincoln School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lincoln Central Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lincoln:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln 18^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lincoln Central Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	91.03	7^th	169	95.9%
2010	86.43	16^th	169	90.5%
2011	72.60	51^st	165	69.1%
2012	80.49	36^th	165	78.2%
2013	80.04	31^st	165	81.2%
2014	85.44	18^th	159	88.7%
2015	90.76	12^th	169	92.9%
2016	87.83	17^th	170	90.0%
2017	89.89	10^th	168	94.0%
2018	87.77	19^th	169	88.8%
2019	91.88	10^th	169	94.1%
2021	85.02	26^th	166	84.3%
2022	95.75	3^rd	166	98.2%
2023	90.01	18^th	167	89.2%
2024	94.98	5^th	166	97.0%

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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lincoln Central Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	327	2	14	15	0	n/a	n/a	358
1989	368	0	8	12	0	n/a	n/a	388
1990	408	1	7	5	n/a	n/a	n/a	421
1991	423	1	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	435
1992	437	2	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	450
1993	445	1	10	4	0	n/a	n/a	460
1994	455	2	8	7	0	n/a	n/a	472
1995	433	5	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	448
1996	433	5	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	448
1997	447	3	12	3	0	n/a	n/a	465
1998	389	2	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	397
1999	398	6	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	409
2000	397	8	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	415
2001	396	7	11	4	0	n/a	n/a	418
2002	394	5	16	4	1	n/a	n/a	420
2003	394	5	16	4	1	n/a	n/a	420
2004	367	5	15	6	0	n/a	n/a	393
2005	386	3	20	8	1	n/a	n/a	418
2006	377	3	15	4	1	n/a	n/a	400
2007	294	0	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	305
2008	278	0	6	2	2	n/a	n/a	288
2009	255	3	14	1	1	n/a	n/a	274
2010	259	2	9	1	1	n/a	n/a	272
2011	355	4	5	1	1	0	0	366
2012	357	4	9	4	0	0	0	374
2013	319	3	11	3	0	0	5	341
2014	298	8	11	4	0	0	5	326
2015	295	8	13	3	0	0	4	323
2016	302	7	11	7	0	0	5	332
2017	306	7	11	11	0	2	9	346
2018	326	5	18	10	0	3	7	369
2019	327	4	18	11	0	4	7	371
2020	338	6	18	18	0	4	9	393
2021	348	4	18	18	0	3	8	399
2022	348	6	19	17	0	2	7	399
2023	344	9	26	26	1	1	8	415
2024	347	9	24	32	1	1	9	423

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lincoln Central Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	358	n/a	n/a	2.8
1989	388	n/a	n/a	2.6
1990	421	n/a	n/a	2.9
1991	435	26.4	16.4	1.8
1992	450	27.0	16.6	1.3
1993	460	31.5	14.6	1.3
1994	472	29.0	16.3	2.5
1995	448	24.8	18.1	2.5
1996	448	24.8	18.1	2.5
1997	465	22.4	20.8	4.1
1998	397	17.7	22.4	4
1999	409	22.2	18.4	4.6
2000	415	26.4	15.7	5.8
2001	418	27.2	15.4	3.6
2002	420	n/a	n/a	3.3
2003	420	n/a	n/a	3.3
2004	393	24.0	16.4	2.8
2005	418	19.0	22.0	3.8
2006	400	28.0	14.3	3.5
2007	305	15.0	20.3	3.9
2008	288	21.0	13.7	4.9
2009	274	24.0	8.8	4
2010	272	23.0	11.8	8.1
2011	366	29.0	12.6	8.5
2012	374	28.0	13.3	8.3
2013	341	21.0	16.2	12.3
2014	326	20.0	16.3	12.9
2015	323	20.0	16.1	9.3
2016	332	26.0	12.7	11.1
2017	346	26.5	13.0	6.4
2018	369	25.4	14.4	6
2019	371	24.4	15.1	8.4
2020	393	25.7	15.2	9.7
2021	399	25.5	15.6	6.3
2022	399	25.6	15.5	4.5
2023	415	24.8	16.7	7.7
2024	423	23.0	18.3	6.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lincoln Central Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	358	n/a	n/a	2.8
1989	388	n/a	n/a	2.6
1990	421	n/a	n/a	2.9
1991	435	26.4	16.4	1.8
1992	450	27.0	16.6	1.3
1993	460	31.5	14.6	1.3
1994	472	29.0	16.3	2.5
1995	448	24.8	18.1	2.5
1996	448	24.8	18.1	2.5
1997	465	22.4	20.8	4.1
1998	397	17.7	22.4	4
1999	409	22.2	18.4	4.6
2000	415	26.4	15.7	5.8
2001	418	27.2	15.4	3.6
2002	420	n/a	n/a	3.3
2003	420	n/a	n/a	3.3
2004	393	24.0	16.4	2.8
2005	418	19.0	22.0	3.8
2006	400	28.0	14.3	3.5
2007	305	15.0	20.3	3.9
2008	288	21.0	13.7	4.9
2009	274	24.0	8.8	4
2010	272	23.0	11.8	8.1
2011	366	29.0	12.6	8.5
2012	374	28.0	13.3	8.3
2013	341	21.0	16.2	12.3
2014	326	20.0	16.3	12.9
2015	323	20.0	16.1	9.3
2016	332	26.0	12.7	11.1
2017	346	26.5	13.0	6.4
2018	369	25.4	14.4	6
2019	371	24.4	15.1	8.4
2020	393	25.7	15.2	9.7
2021	399	25.5	15.6	6.3
2022	399	25.6	15.5	4.5
2023	415	24.8	16.7	7.7
2024	423	23.0	18.3	6.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lincoln Central Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$18 (0.1%)	$13,415 (99.9%)	$13,433
2019	$08 (0.1%)	$14,319 (99.9%)	$14,327
2020	$23 (0.2%)	$12,850 (99.8%)	$12,873
2021	$323 (2.5%)	$12,808 (97.5%)	$13,131

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln Central Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 10^th of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 18^th of 167 Elementary schools	4.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Central Elementary)	73.9	62.7	11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln)	66.7	49.2	17.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Central Elementary)	72.5	60.8	11.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln)	53.9	43.9	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Central Elementary)	60.9	74.6	13.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln)	49.4	51.9	2.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Central Elementary)	58.6	84.3	25.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln)	43	57.8	14.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Central Elementary)	64.5	52.2	12.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln)	53.3	46.4	6.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	35.1	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Central Elementary)	75.8	56.5	19.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln)	57.4	39	18.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	30.1	30	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lincoln Central Elementary)	66.5	63.3	3.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lincoln)	47.4	46.3	1%
All Grades Mathematics (Lincoln Central Elementary)	68.7	67.1	1.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Lincoln)	47.4	45	2.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	371	415	11.9%
African American	4	9	125%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	18	26	44.4%
Hispanic	11	26	136.4%
Pacific Islander	4	1	75%
White	327	344	5.2%
Two or More Races	7	8	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	8.4%	7.7%	0.6%

Schools Near Lincoln Central Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSA Science (2024)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)				RICAS Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lincoln Central Elementary	Public	K-5	1081 Great Road	Lincoln	02865	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 334-2800	423	23	18.3	6.1%	347 (82.0%)	9 (2.1%)	32 (7.6%)	24 (5.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.1%)	95	5^th of 166 public elementary schools	97.0%		90	18^th of 167 public elementary schools	89.2%	13	65.3	72.5	57.0	58.3	62.8	76.3	73.4	55.6	68.8	$13,131	$323	$12,808
Ashton School	Public	K-5	2602 Mendon Road (Transitional	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 333-0554	327	21	15.5	12.8%	216 (66.1%)	15 (4.6%)	31 (9.5%)	46 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.8%)	84.1	30^th of 166 public elementary schools	81.9%		90.1	17^th of 167 public elementary schools	89.8%	13	42.9	50.8	52.1	49.0	50.6	69.5	66.7	51.0	62.8	$13,490	$180	$13,311
Cumberland Preschool Center	Public	PK	130 Scott Road	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 658-1600	118	6	19.6	14.4%	58 (49.2%)	6 (5.1%)	21 (17.8%)	29 (24.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)								(n/a)
Lonsdale Elementary	Public	K-5	270 River Road	Lincoln	02865	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 725-4200	284	17	16.7	21.1%	206 (72.5%)	18 (6.3%)	28 (9.9%)	12 (4.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (6.3%)	52.9	69^th of 166 public elementary schools	58.4%		65.7	56^th of 167 public elementary schools	66.5%	13	41.5	51.8	21.8	34.1	36.2	53.6	12.7	39.0	34.9	$16,158	$367	$15,790
Garvin Memorial	Public	K-5	1364 Diamond Hill Road	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 333-2557	399	31	12.8	18.5%	303 (75.9%)	6 (1.5%)	58 (14.5%)	15 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.3%)	78.2	37^th of 166 public elementary schools	77.7%		74.4	46^th of 167 public elementary schools	72.5%	9	44.4	46.0	40.0	44.4	43.5	61.9	65.1	49.2	58.7	$14,501	$1,834	$12,667
John J. McLaughlin Cumberland	Public	K-5	205 Manville Hill Road	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 658-1660	431	28	15.3	14.6%	286 (66.4%)	11 (2.6%)	54 (12.5%)	56 (13.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.3%)	77.4	40^th of 166 public elementary schools	75.9%		81	33^rd of 167 public elementary schools	80.2%	7	67.6	31.9	47.8	51.4	43.7	42.5	66.2	57.5	55.1	$13,450	$513	$12,937
Northern Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	315 New River Road	Manville	02838	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 769-0261	530	40	13.2	39.4%	366 (69.1%)	46 (8.7%)	61 (11.5%)	33 (6.2%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	19 (3.6%)	57.8	60^th of 166 public elementary schools	63.9%		56.8	65^th of 167 public elementary schools	61.1%	5	47.3	35.8	32.9	28.4	32.3	46.3	36.8	44.6	42.4	$17,896	$2,277	$15,618
Saylesville Elementary	Public	K-5	50 Woodland Street	Lincoln	02865	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 723-5240	312	19	16.4	33.3%	217 (69.6%)	24 (7.7%)	44 (14.1%)	15 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.8%)	71.8	46^th of 166 public elementary schools	72.3%		66.1	55^th of 167 public elementary schools	67.1%	9	44.2	49.1	40.0	55.8	47.7	50.0	38.2	51.2	46.1	$16,126	$705	$15,421
B.F. Norton Elementary School	Public	K-5	364 Broad Street	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 722-7610	372	28	13.2	42.2%	209 (56.2%)	29 (7.8%)	106 (28.5%)	10 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.8%)	46.9	84^th of 166 public elementary schools	49.4%		65.1	57^th of 167 public elementary schools	65.9%	27	32.3	35.1	33.3	33.3	33.9	34.4	43.1	24.2	33.3	$15,263	$1,533	$13,731
Blackstone Valley Prep	Public, Charter	K-4	291 Broad Street	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 335-3133	406	38	10.6	73.2%	67 (16.5%)	103 (25.4%)	213 (52.5%)	13 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	23.2	129^th of 166 public elementary schools	22.3%		28.7	120^th of 167 public elementary schools	28.1%	9		29.5	18.8		24.1	25.6	20.0		22.8	$11,867	$1,177	$10,690

Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Central Elementary

What schools do graduates of Lincoln Central Elementary attend?

Students who attend Lincoln Central Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lincoln Middle School
High : Lincoln Senior High School

How many students attend Lincoln Central Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 423 students attended Lincoln Central Elementary.

What district is Lincoln Central Elementary in?

Lincoln

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln Central Elementary?

Students at Lincoln Central Elementary are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Is Lincoln Central Elementary a good school?

Yes! Lincoln Central Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 5^th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools.

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