Enrollment
613
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marysville, CA
Linda Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Linda Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062409003629
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linda Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Marysville · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Linda Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linda Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Marysville, CA.
School address
District: Marysville Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 062409003629 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Linda Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Linda Elementary
Linda Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Marysville, California, enrolling 613 students.
At 21.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 613 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,954 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,726, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and Asian (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 613 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Marysville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kynoch Elementary (678 students): Linda Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.9:1 vs 22.6:1).
Marysville Joint Unified also operates Lindhurst High (1,254 students) and Marysville High (1,034 students) alongside Linda Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Linda Elementary compares
Linda Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.0% | ▲ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,895
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 613 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.9%
Asian 19.9%
White 18.8%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Linda Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marysville Joint Unified, which includes Linda Elementary.
$14,895
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 64.4%
Federal 13.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Linda Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindhurst High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marysville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yuba Gardens Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arboga Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kynoch Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linda Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 31.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Marysville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kynoch Elementary
Standard public school
678 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Edgewater Elementary
Standard public school
540 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Covillaud Elementary
Standard public school
518 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Paragon Collegiate Academy
Standard public school
208 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Loma Rica Elementary
Standard public school
115 students 23:1 students per teacher
Cordua Elementary
Standard public school
77 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~613 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Linda Elementary
How many students attend Linda Elementary?
Linda Elementary has 613 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marysville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linda Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Linda Elementary is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Linda Elementary?
82.0% of students at Linda Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linda Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Linda Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment, in Marysville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linda Elementary?
Linda Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Linda Elementary rank among elementary schools in Marysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Linda Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Marysville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Marysville on the city page.
Is Linda Elementary a good school?
Linda Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Marysville Joint Unified?
Besides Linda Elementary, Marysville Joint Unified also operates Lindhurst High (1,254 students), Marysville High (1,034 students), and Yuba Gardens Intermediate (761 students). See the Marysville Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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