Saylesville Elementary

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Saylesville Elementary ranks 46 th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Saylesville Elementary is a public elementary school in Lincoln, Rhode Island, serving 293 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently ranks in the top half of Lincoln elementary schools and outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Saylesville Elementary's academic performance is generally stronger than the Lincoln district and state averages, particularly in the upper elementary grades. However, the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 32.3% in 2020-2021 to 37.88% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby Lonsdale Elementary (27.03%) but lower than the other nearby schools, such as Ella Risk School (94.19%) and Raices Dual Language Academy (95.93%).

The school's fluctuations in student-teacher ratio and spending per student suggest it is navigating budgetary and staffing challenges, which could impact the quality of education if not addressed. Compared to nearby schools, Saylesville Elementary appears to be a relatively high-performing school, particularly in comparison to the lower-performing schools in the Central Falls district, making it an attractive option for families in the area.

Detail:

Public K-5

50 Woodland Street
Lincoln, RI 02865

(401) 723-5240

District: Lincoln

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,126

Students who attend Saylesville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Lincoln Middle School
High:	Lincoln Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

Number of students: 293

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.6%

Hispanic:

13.3%

African American:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Saylesville Elementary ranks better than 72.3% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Lincoln School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.82. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Saylesville Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Lincoln School District. Racial makeup is: White (70.6%), Hispanic (13.3%), African American (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saylesville Elementary is 19.1, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Lincoln School District! (See more...)

Compare Saylesville Elementary employs 15.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saylesville Elementary is $16,126. 2 elementary schools in the Lincoln School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Saylesville 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 Saylesville Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	72.36	56^th	169	66.9%
2010	83.57	22^nd	169	87.0%
2011	72.50	52^nd	165	68.5%
2012	67.00	66^th	165	60.0%
2013	65.40	72^nd	165	56.4%
2014	74.64	40^th	159	74.8%
2015	70.95	49^th	169	71.0%
2016	73.18	45^th	170	73.5%
2017	58.81	75^th	168	55.4%
2018	61.10	66^th	169	60.9%
2019	58.03	72^nd	169	57.4%
2021	52.72	67^th	166	59.6%
2022	52.97	69^th	166	58.4%
2023	66.09	55^th	167	67.1%
2024	71.82	46^th	166	72.3%

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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 Saylesville Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	358	4	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	370
1989	385	1	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	399
1990	396	1	5	6	n/a	n/a	n/a	408
1991	280	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	285
1992	297	2	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	304
1993	336	2	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	342
1994	337	3	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	349
1995	324	1	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	330
1996	324	1	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	330
1997	322	3	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	331
1998	416	2	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	427
1999	422	4	5	6	1	n/a	n/a	438
2000	413	2	4	6	1	n/a	n/a	426
2001	394	4	6	7	1	n/a	n/a	412
2002	378	5	8	9	0	n/a	n/a	400
2003	378	5	8	9	0	n/a	n/a	400
2004	352	5	7	13	2	n/a	n/a	379
2005	331	9	7	10	1	n/a	n/a	358
2006	320	10	7	16	1	n/a	n/a	354
2007	246	11	9	13	1	n/a	n/a	280
2008	216	8	8	14	1	n/a	n/a	247
2009	205	6	5	19	1	n/a	n/a	236
2010	216	3	3	18	1	n/a	n/a	241
2011	274	8	1	28	1	0	1	313
2012	279	12	3	32	0	0	2	328
2013	242	8	0	26	0	0	6	282
2014	241	8	5	21	0	0	2	277
2015	224	2	5	21	1	0	2	255
2016	214	4	7	21	2	0	4	252
2017	216	6	7	16	2	0	3	250
2018	211	13	8	17	1	0	4	254
2019	218	14	10	25	2	0	3	272
2020	223	19	12	32	1	0	4	291
2021	215	21	12	37	0	0	6	291
2022	224	23	10	36	0	0	6	299
2023	207	21	14	39	1	1	10	293

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 Saylesville Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	370	n/a	n/a	5.4
1989	399	n/a	n/a	3.3
1990	408	n/a	n/a	2.9
1991	285	21.0	13.5	4.2
1992	304	21.0	14.4	3.9
1993	342	28.5	12.0	3.5
1994	349	25.0	14.0	6
1995	330	21.7	15.2	7.9
1996	330	21.7	15.2	7.9
1997	331	22.9	14.5	7.3
1998	427	21.4	20.0	5.9
1999	438	24.8	17.7	10.5
2000	426	25.4	16.8	8.7
2001	412	25.7	16.0	9.7
2002	400	n/a	n/a	9.8
2003	400	n/a	n/a	9.8
2004	379	20.0	19.0	11.1
2005	358	17.1	20.9	12.3
2006	354	6.0	59.0	16.1
2007	280	2.2	127.3	15.4
2008	247	23.0	10.7	23.1
2009	236	22.0	7.9	21.2
2010	241	22.0	10.9	27.4
2011	313	28.0	11.1	24.9
2012	328	27.0	12.1	28
2013	282	20.0	14.1	29.4
2014	277	20.0	13.8	32.5
2015	255	18.0	14.1	32.5
2016	252	20.0	12.6	30.6
2017	250	19.9	12.5	31.6
2018	254	22.9	11.0	24
2019	272	20.9	12.9	28.7
2020	291	18.3	15.9	32
2021	291	18.3	15.9	32.3
2022	299	19.3	15.4	33.4
2023	293	15.3	19.1	37.9

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 Saylesville Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	370	n/a	n/a	5.4
1989	399	n/a	n/a	3.3
1990	408	n/a	n/a	2.9
1991	285	21.0	13.5	4.2
1992	304	21.0	14.4	3.9
1993	342	28.5	12.0	3.5
1994	349	25.0	14.0	6
1995	330	21.7	15.2	7.9
1996	330	21.7	15.2	7.9
1997	331	22.9	14.5	7.3
1998	427	21.4	20.0	5.9
1999	438	24.8	17.7	10.5
2000	426	25.4	16.8	8.7
2001	412	25.7	16.0	9.7
2002	400	n/a	n/a	9.8
2003	400	n/a	n/a	9.8
2004	379	20.0	19.0	11.1
2005	358	17.1	20.9	12.3
2006	354	6.0	59.0	16.1
2007	280	2.2	127.3	15.4
2008	247	23.0	10.7	23.1
2009	236	22.0	7.9	21.2
2010	241	22.0	10.9	27.4
2011	313	28.0	11.1	24.9
2012	328	27.0	12.1	28
2013	282	20.0	14.1	29.4
2014	277	20.0	13.8	32.5
2015	255	18.0	14.1	32.5
2016	252	20.0	12.6	30.6
2017	250	19.9	12.5	31.6
2018	254	22.9	11.0	24
2019	272	20.9	12.9	28.7
2020	291	18.3	15.9	32
2021	291	18.3	15.9	32.3
2022	299	19.3	15.4	33.4
2023	293	15.3	19.1	37.9

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 Saylesville Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$836 (4.8%)	$16,562 (95.2%)	$17,398
2019	$500 (2.9%)	$16,698 (97.1%)	$17,198
2020	$279 (1.7%)	$15,696 (98.3%)	$15,975
2021	$705 (4.4%)	$15,421 (95.6%)	$16,126

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Saylesville Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 72^nd of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 55^th of 167 Elementary schools	9.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Saylesville Elementary)	53.2	52.9	0.3%
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 (Saylesville Elementary)	46.8	41.2	5.6%
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 (Saylesville Elementary)	34.1	51.2	17.1%
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 (Saylesville Elementary)	38.6	50	11.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln)	43	57.8	14.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Saylesville Elementary)	41.5	45.5	4%
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 (Saylesville Elementary)	45.3	22.7	22.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln)	57.4	39	18.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	30.1	30	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Saylesville Elementary)	43.1	50	6.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lincoln)	47.4	46.3	1%
All Grades Mathematics (Saylesville Elementary)	43.8	38	5.8%
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	272	293	7.7%
African American	14	21	50%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	10	14	40%
Hispanic	25	39	56%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	218	207	5%
Two or More Races	3	10	233.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.7%	37.9%	9.2%

Schools Near Saylesville 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 6th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 6th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 7th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 8th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Saylesville Elementary	Public	K-5	50 Woodland Street	Lincoln	02865	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 723-5240	293	15	19.1	37.9%	207 (70.6%)	21 (7.2%)	39 (13.3%)	14 (4.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.4%)	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
Ella Risk School	Public	K-5	949 Dexter Street	Central Falls	02863	Providence County	Central Falls	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 727-7730	430	40	10.8	94.2%	112 (26.0%)	81 (18.8%)	161 (37.4%)	4 (0.9%)	52 (12.1%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (4.2%)	8.3	163^rd of 166 public elementary schools	1.8%		8	165^th of 167 public elementary schools	1.2%	2	7.2	14.9		5.2				7.4	16.1	10.1	7.2				10.8	$18,645	$2,384	$16,261
Segue Inst for Learning	Public, Charter	K-8	325 Cowden Street	Central Falls	02863	Providence County	Segue Institute for Learning	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 721-0964	307	21	14.6	81.1%	23 (7.5%)	8 (2.6%)	273 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	15.2	150^th of 166 public elementary schools	9.6%		21	131^st of 167 public elementary schools	21.6%	19	13.0	11.4	7.5	13.9	22.0		20.0	12.9	13.9		16.2	14.6		12.5	10.7	$16,100	$2,994	$13,106
Veterans Memorial Elementary	Public	K-5	150 Fuller Avenue	Central Falls	02863	Providence County	Central Falls	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 727-7740	387	34	11.5	96.4%	111 (28.7%)	68 (17.6%)	138 (35.7%)	1 (0.3%)	51 (13.2%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.4%)	9.9	158^th of 166 public elementary schools	4.8%		9	161^st of 167 public elementary schools	3.6%	3	8.8	8.3	7.8	8.8				8.4		16.7	11.3				10.2	$15,173	$1,713	$13,461
Lonsdale Elementary	Public	K-5	270 River Road	Lincoln	02865	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 725-4200	296	17	17.0	27.0%	220 (74.3%)	23 (7.8%)	28 (9.5%)	10 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.7%)	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
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2	Public, Charter	K-4	52 Broad St.	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 305-6860	409	42	9.7	64.1%	86 (21.0%)	67 (16.4%)	212 (51.8%)	27 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.9%)	26.1	122^nd of 166 public elementary schools	26.5%		46.1	83^rd of 167 public elementary schools	50.3%	39		36.1	20.7					28.5	25.3	15.9					20.6	$11,181	$938	$10,243
Raices Dual Language Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	135 Hunt street	Central Falls	02863	Providence County	Central Falls	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 727-7733	221	20	11.2	95.9%	21 (9.5%)	16 (7.2%)	160 (72.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	16.6	143^rd of 166 public elementary schools	13.9%		9.5	158^th of 167 public elementary schools	5.4%	15	17.4	10.7	10.0	26.1				14.8	29.4	8.8	8.7				16.5
The Learning Community	Public, Charter	K-8	21 Lincoln Avenue	Central Falls	02863	Providence County	Learning Community	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 722-9998	576	39	14.7	84.7%	20 (3.5%)	83 (14.4%)	464 (80.6%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30	113^th of 166 public elementary schools	31.9%		24.4	127^th of 167 public elementary schools	24.0%	14	17.2	27.7	15.6	26.6	25.8	13.1	22.4	22.0	24.6	34.9	26.6	22.7	9.8	8.8	21.5	$15,929	$1,846	$14,082
Cunningham School	Public	K-5	40 Baldwin Street	Pawtucket	02860	Providence County	Pawtucket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 729-6262	383	29	13.0	66.3%	75 (19.6%)	144 (37.6%)	136 (35.5%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	22 (5.7%)	19.8	136^th of 166 public elementary schools	18.1%		14.7	148^th of 167 public elementary schools	11.4%	12	17.7	18.4	8.5	17.3				14.4	23.1	23.7	23.1				23.3	$15,489	$2,466	$13,022
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	395	41	9.7	66.8%	98 (24.8%)	70 (17.7%)	195 (49.4%)	12 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.6%)	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 Saylesville Elementary

What district is Saylesville Elementary in?

Lincoln

What schools do graduates of Saylesville Elementary attend?

Students who attend Saylesville Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lincoln Middle School
High : Lincoln Senior High School

Is Saylesville Elementary a good school?

Saylesville Elementary ranks 46^th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Saylesville Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 293 students attended Saylesville Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Saylesville Elementary?

Students at Saylesville Elementary are 71% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

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