Enrollment
414
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Linden Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Linden Elementary
Linden Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Linden, California, enrolling 414 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 414 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,286 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #319.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (33%) (diversity index 54/100).
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Linden Unified also operates Linden High (743 students) and Waverly Elementary (438 students) alongside Linden 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 Linden Elementary compares
Linden 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,668
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Linden Unified, which includes Linden Elementary.
$13,668
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 58.6%
Federal 11.8%
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 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
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~414 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Linden on the city page.
Is Linden Elementary a good school?
Linden Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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