Enrollment
184
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Linden Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Linden Elementary School
Linden Elementary School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Linden, Alabama, enrolling 184 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.1:1, Linden Elementary School is leaner than roughly 94% of Alabama schools and 26% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Alabama schools, with 184 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 87 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #79, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 184 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Linden City spends $15,242 per pupil, 22% above the Alabama average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Linden City also operates Linden High School (126 students) and George P Austin Junior High School (77 students) alongside Linden Elementary School.
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 School compares
Linden Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,242
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Linden City, which includes Linden Elementary School.
$15,242
Per student
+22%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 59.1%
Federal 21.5%
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 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
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~184 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Linden on the city page.
Is Linden Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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