- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Linden, TX
Linden El
Federal NCES profile for Linden El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482754003095
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linden El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Linden · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 78.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Linden El has class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linden El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Linden, TX.
School address
District: Linden-Kildare Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482754003095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Linden El held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 482754003095 · Linden, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 11.5:1 · 78.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Linden-Kildare H S (186 students)
Linden El held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Linden El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Linden El
299 students
- Linden-Kildare
Linden-Kildare H S
186 students
- Mae Luster Ste
Mae Luster Stephens J H
132 students
What this shows Linden El reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linden El compares
Linden El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.5% | ▲ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Texas - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$13,876
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.2%
African American 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Linden El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Linden-Kildare Cisd reports $13,876 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Linden El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden-Kildare H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mae Luster Stephens J H | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linden El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linden El
How many students attend Linden El?
Linden El has 299 students enrolled. It is a public school in Linden, TX. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden El?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden El is 11.5:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Linden El?
78.5% of students at Linden El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linden El?
The largest demographic group at Linden El is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Linden, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linden El?
Linden El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Linden El rank among public schools in Linden?
By Resource Investment Index, Linden El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Linden, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Linden-Kildare Cisd?
Besides Linden El, Linden-Kildare Cisd also operates Linden-Kildare H S (186 students) and Mae Luster Stephens J H (132 students). See the Linden-Kildare Cisd district page for the complete list.