- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Linden, AL
Linden Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Linden Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010213000812
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linden Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Linden · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Linden Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linden Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Linden, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Linden Elementary School held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 010213000812 · Linden, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 13.1:1 · 78.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Linden High School (126 students)
Linden Elementary School held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Linden Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Linden Elementary School
184 students
- Linden High Sc
Linden High School
126 students
- George P Austi
George P Austin Junior High School
77 students
What this shows Linden Elementary School reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linden Elementary School compares
Linden Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 33% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 6% in Alabama - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.3%
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
$16,435
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 91.3%
White 4.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Linden Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Linden City reports $16,435 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Linden Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George P Austin Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linden Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~184 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linden Elementary School
How many students attend Linden Elementary School?
Linden Elementary School has 184 students enrolled. It is a public school in Linden, AL. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 17% 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 Elementary School?
78.1% of students at Linden Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linden Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Linden Elementary School is African American at 91.3% of enrollment, in Linden, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linden Elementary School?
Linden Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Linden?
By Resource Investment Index, Linden Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Linden, AL. 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 City?
Besides Linden Elementary School, Linden City also operates Linden High School (126 students) and George P Austin Junior High School (77 students). See the Linden City district page for the complete list.