Elementary Schools in Lincoln

The Lincoln school district in Rhode Island is home to 4 elementary schools that serve students from kindergarten through 6th grade. Based on the available data, Lincoln Central Elementary stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the top 5 elementary schools in the state over the past 3 years with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state averages.

Another standout school is Saylesville Elementary, which has shown steady improvement in its state ranking, moving from 55th to 49th over the past 3 years. Saylesville's proficiency rates are also above the district and state averages in most subject areas. In contrast, Northern Lincoln Elementary and Lonsdale Elementary are lagging behind, particularly in Mathematics and Science, suggesting a need to address performance gaps within the district.

The data also reveals that higher spending per student does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes, as Lincoln Central Elementary, the top-performing school, has the lowest spending per student, while Northern Lincoln Elementary, with the highest spending, has the lowest proficiency rates. Additionally, the schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower proficiency rates, indicating that socioeconomic factors may play a role in student achievement.