John J. McLaughlin Cumberland vs Northern Lincoln Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John J. McLaughlin Cumberland
Cumberland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students
Northern Lincoln Elem.
Manville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
| Measure | John J. McLaughlin Cumberland Cumberland, Rhode Island | Northern Lincoln Elem. Manville, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #46 of 172 | #50 of 172 |
| National rank | #15180 of 50,301 | #15936 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 413 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.3% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 49% |
| city | Cumberland | Manville |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John J. McLaughlin Cumberland scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 63.3).
- •John J. McLaughlin Cumberland does better on math proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Northern Lincoln Elem. does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •John J. McLaughlin Cumberland does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 46.3%).
- •Northern Lincoln Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.2).
- •Northern Lincoln Elem. is the larger school with 495 students compared with 413.
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 John J. McLaughlin Cumberland better than Northern Lincoln Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), John J. McLaughlin Cumberland ranks higher (64.4 vs 63.3 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 John J. McLaughlin Cumberland and Northern Lincoln Elem.?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cumberland and Manville in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John J. McLaughlin Cumberland: 413. Northern Lincoln Elem.: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John J. McLaughlin Cumberland and Northern Lincoln Elem. rank in Rhode Island?
John J. McLaughlin Cumberland is 46th of 172 and Northern Lincoln Elem. is 50th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).