Very Good
#52 of 302 schools in RI
Top 17% in state
Lincoln Central Elem.
Elementary School · Lincoln · Lincoln, RI
An elementary school in Lincoln, RI where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1081 Great Road, Lincoln, RI 02865
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Central Elem. score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 67% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lincoln Central Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,197/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lincoln), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,042
Median home value
$427,700
Median rent
$1,206/mo
College educated
48.3%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02865; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Spurwink SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.9 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Lonsdale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Garvin MemorialEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Ashton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 327 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lincoln
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,380NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Central Elem. is listed in Lincoln; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Central Elem.
Lincoln Central Elem. is a public elementary school in Lincoln, RI, part of Lincoln, serving approximately 423 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #52 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Central Elem.
What grades does Lincoln Central Elem. serve?
Lincoln Central Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lincoln Central Elem.?
Lincoln Central Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Central Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Central Elem. is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Central Elem. rank in RI?
Lincoln Central Elem. ranks #52 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Lincoln Central Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Central Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lincoln Central Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Central Elem. has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lincoln Central Elem. a charter school?
No, Lincoln Central Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln Central Elem. a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Central Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Central Elem.?
6.1% of students at Lincoln Central Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 423
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (401) 334-2800
- Area population (ZIP 02865)
- 18,033
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02865; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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