Lincoln

Lincoln is a suburban school district in Providence County, Rhode Island, serving 3,278 students across six schools: four elementary buildings, one middle school, and one high school. The district experienced slight enrollment growth of 0.8% from the prior year, indicating relative stability. With 214 teachers on staff, the student-teacher ratio stands at 15.3:1.

Academic performance metrics show Lincoln students performing above state averages in core subjects. Math proficiency reaches 47.8% compared to the state average of 33.2%, while reading proficiency measures 48.5% against the state average of 39.4%. These gaps suggest stronger academic outcomes relative to peer districts statewide.

Chronic absenteeism represents a notable challenge at 20.3%, exceeding typical benchmark levels and warranting attention to attendance patterns and underlying causes.

The district operates with a total budget of $68.4 million and per-pupil spending of $20,880, which falls slightly below the state average of $22,238. Revenue composition reflects moderate reliance on local funding at 65.3%, with state support contributing 28.8% and federal sources providing 5.9%. This funding structure indicates the district depends substantially on local tax bases while receiving below-average per-pupil state resources compared to statewide averages.