Enrollment
208
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Show Low, AZ
Linden Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Linden Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040770001253
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linden Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Show Low · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Linden Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linden Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Show Low, AZ.
School address
District: Show Low Unified District (4393) · Arizona
NCES ID 040770001253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.5%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Linden Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Linden Elementary School
Linden Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Show Low, Arizona, enrolling 208 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 208 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 74 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 40/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Show Low Unified District (4393) spends $8,008 per pupil, 39% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Show Low Unified District (4393) also operates Show Low High School (858 students) and Show Low Junior High School (527 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 Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 35% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
208
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in Arizona - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$8,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 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
White 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Linden Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Show Low Unified District (4393), which includes Linden Elementary School.
$8,008
Per student
-39%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 44.4%
Federal 16.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Show Low High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Show Low Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whipple Ranch Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Mountain Institute | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
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
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~208 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Linden Elementary School
How many students attend Linden Elementary School?
Linden Elementary School has 208 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Show Low, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 5% 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?
31.5% of students at Linden Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linden Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Linden Elementary School is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Show Low, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linden Elementary School?
Linden Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Show Low?
By Resource Investment Index, Linden Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Show Low, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Show Low on the city page.
Is Linden Elementary School a good school?
Linden Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona 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 Show Low Unified District (4393)?
Besides Linden Elementary School, Show Low Unified District (4393) also operates Show Low High School (858 students), Show Low Junior High School (527 students), and Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School (383 students). See the Show Low Unified District (4393) district page for the complete list.
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