- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Linden, CA
Linden Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Linden Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062181002588
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linden Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Linden · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Linden Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linden Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Linden, CA.
School address
District: Linden Unified · California
NCES ID 062181002588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Linden Elementary held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 062181002588 · Linden, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 23:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Linden High (743 students)
Linden Elementary held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Linden Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Linden High
Linden High
743 students
- Waverly Elemen
Waverly Elementary
438 students
- This school
Linden Elementary
414 students
- Glenwood Eleme
Glenwood Elementary
378 students
- Waterloo Eleme
Waterloo Elementary
339 students
- Pride Continua 27
Pride Continuation
27 students
What this shows Linden Elementary reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linden Elementary compares
Linden Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▼ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,141
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.5%
White 32.9%
Two or More 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Linden Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Linden Unified reports $17,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Linden Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waverly Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waterloo Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pride Continuation | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linden Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linden Elementary
How many students attend Linden Elementary?
Linden Elementary has 414 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Linden, CA. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden Elementary is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Linden Elementary?
47.2% of students at Linden Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linden Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Linden Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 58.5% of enrollment, in Linden, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linden Elementary?
Linden Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Linden Elementary rank among public schools in Linden?
By Resource Investment Index, Linden Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Linden, CA. 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 Unified?
Besides Linden Elementary, Linden Unified also operates Linden High (743 students), Waverly Elementary (438 students), and Glenwood Elementary (378 students). See the Linden Unified district page for the complete list.