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:
5th of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,131 Help


Students who attend Lincoln Central Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lincoln Middle School
High:    Lincoln Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  415

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.9%
Asian:
6.3%
Hispanic:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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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...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.9%), Asian (6.3%), Hispanic (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lincoln School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln Central Elementary is 16.7, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Lincoln School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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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 18th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2009 91.03 7th 169 95.9%
2010 86.43 16th 169 90.5%
2011 72.60 51st 165 69.1%
2012 80.49 36th 165 78.2%
2013 80.04 31st 165 81.2%
2014 85.44 18th 159 88.7%
2015 90.76 12th 169 92.9%
2016 87.83 17th 170 90.0%
2017 89.89 10th 168 94.0%
2018 87.77 19th 169 88.8%
2019 91.88 10th 169 94.1%
2021 85.02 26th 166 84.3%
2022 95.75 3rd 166 98.2%
2023 90.01 18th 167 89.2%
2024 94.98 5th 166 97.0%
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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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 Not Specified Total
1988 327 2 14 15 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1989 368 0 8 12 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1990 408 1 7 5 n/a n/a n/a 0 421
1991 423 1 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1992 437 2 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1993 445 1 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1994 455 2 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1995 433 5 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1996 433 5 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1997 447 3 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1998 389 2 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1999 398 6 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2000 397 8 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2001 396 7 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2002 394 5 16 4 1 n/a n/a 0 420
2003 394 5 16 4 1 n/a n/a 0 420
2004 367 5 15 6 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2005 386 3 20 8 1 n/a n/a 0 418
2006 377 3 15 4 1 n/a n/a 0 400
2007 294 0 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 305
2008 278 0 6 2 2 n/a n/a 0 288
2009 255 3 14 1 1 n/a n/a 0 274
2010 259 2 9 1 1 n/a n/a 0 272
2011 355 4 5 1 1 0 0 0 366
2012 357 4 9 4 0 0 0 0 374
2013 319 3 11 3 0 0 5 0 341
2014 298 8 11 4 0 0 5 0 326
2015 295 8 13 3 0 0 4 0 323
2016 302 7 11 7 0 0 5 0 332
2017 306 7 11 11 0 2 9 0 346
2018 326 5 18 10 0 3 7 0 369
2019 327 4 18 11 0 4 7 0 371
2020 338 6 18 18 0 4 9 0 393
2021 348 4 18 18 0 3 8 0 399
2022 348 6 19 17 0 2 7 0 399
2023 344 9 26 26 1 1 8 0 415

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 10th of 169 Elementary schoolsRanks 18th 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)73.962.7
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln)66.749.2
 17.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)47.936.8
 11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Central Elementary)72.560.8
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln)53.943.9
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)36.134.5
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Central Elementary)60.974.6
 13.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln)49.451.9
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)37.233.3
 3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Central Elementary)58.684.3
 25.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln)4357.8
 14.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)32.636
 3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Central Elementary)64.552.2
 12.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln)53.346.4
 6.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)39.135.1
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Central Elementary)75.856.5
 19.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln)57.439
 18.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)30.130
 0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lincoln Central Elementary)66.563.3
 3.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Lincoln)47.446.3
 1%
All Grades Mathematics (Lincoln Central Elementary)68.767.1
 1.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Lincoln)47.445
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students371415
 11.9%
African American49
 125%
American Indian01
Asian1826
 44.4%
Hispanic1126
 136.4%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White327344
 5.2%
Two or More Races78
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.4%7.7%
 0.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Central Elementary

Students at Lincoln Central Elementary are 83% White, 6% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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

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

Middle : Lincoln Middle School
High : Lincoln Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 415 students attended Lincoln Central Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Rhode Island Department of Education.

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