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Lincoln

Rhode Island · Public School District
6
Schools
3,261
Students
$21,900
Per-Pupil Spend
+53% nat'l
28.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-24pp vs nat'l
89.0%
Graduation Rate
+2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lincoln is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 3,261 students across 6 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,900 is above average for a US public school district. 29% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lincoln Central Elem.KG–05415
Lonsdale ElementaryKG–05296
Northern Lincoln Elem.PK–05503
Saylesville ElementaryKG–05293
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lincoln Middle School06–08778
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lincoln Senior High School09–12976
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,900+53% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
32%
62%
State
32.1%
Local (property tax)
62.4%
Federal
5.5%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (62%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
3,261
Students
29%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.0%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,900 per pupil — 53% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lincoln?
Lincoln has 6 public schools, serving a total of 3,261 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lincoln?
The graduation rate is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lincoln spend per student?
Lincoln spends $21,900 per pupil — 53% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lincoln?
29% of students in Lincoln qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lincoln?
No, Lincoln does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lincoln serve?
Lincoln serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lincoln?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lincoln is 53/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.