Garvin Memorial vs Lincoln Central Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garvin Memorial
Cumberland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
Lincoln Central Elem.
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades K–5
416 students
| Measure | Garvin Memorial Cumberland, Rhode Island | Lincoln Central Elem. Lincoln, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #65 of 172 | #17 of 172 |
| National rank | #20754 of 50,301 | #7602 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 422 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.9% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 68% |
| city | Cumberland | Lincoln |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Central Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 56.3).
- •Lincoln Central Elem. does better on math proficiency (68% vs 37%).
- •Lincoln Central Elem. does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Lincoln Central Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 23.9%).
- •Garvin Memorial does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.3).
- •Garvin Memorial is the larger school with 422 students compared with 416.
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 Garvin Memorial better than Lincoln Central Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Central Elem. ranks higher (75.6 vs 56.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Garvin Memorial and Lincoln Central Elem.?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Cumberland and Lincoln in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garvin Memorial: 422. Lincoln Central Elem.: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garvin Memorial and Lincoln Central Elem. rank in Rhode Island?
Garvin Memorial is 65th of 172 and Lincoln Central Elem. is 17th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).