Blackstone Valley Prep Element vs Northern Lincoln Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackstone Valley Prep Element
Cumberland · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
280 students
Northern Lincoln Elem.
Manville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
| Measure | Blackstone Valley Prep Element Cumberland, Rhode Island | Northern Lincoln Elem. Manville, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #51 of 172 | #50 of 172 |
| National rank | #16431 of 50,301 | #15936 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 280 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 49% |
| city | Cumberland | Manville |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (62.5 vs 63.3).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Element does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 49%).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Element does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 59%).
- •Northern Lincoln Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 82.5%).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Element does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.0).
- •Northern Lincoln Elem. is the larger school with 495 students compared with 280.
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Element is a charter school while Northern Lincoln Elem. is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blackstone Valley Prep Element better than Northern Lincoln Elem.?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blackstone Valley Prep Element and Northern Lincoln Elem.?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Cumberland and Manville in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackstone Valley Prep Element: 280. Northern Lincoln Elem.: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackstone Valley Prep Element and Northern Lincoln Elem. rank in Rhode Island?
Blackstone Valley Prep Element is 51st of 172 and Northern Lincoln Elem. is 50th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).