- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Linden, MI
Linden Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Linden Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262169005869
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linden Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Linden · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Linden Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linden Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Linden, MI.
School address
District: Linden Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262169005869 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Linden Elementary School shrank from 309 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 16.1 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 262169005869 · Linden, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 18.4:1 · 30.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Linden High School (775 students)
Linden Elementary School shrank from 309 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE held 16.1 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Linden Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Linden High Sc
Linden High School
775 students
- Linden Middle
Linden Middle School
577 students
- Hyatt Elementa
Hyatt Elementary
351 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
337 students
- This school 295
Linden Elementary School
295 students
What this shows Linden Elementary School reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linden Elementary School compares
Linden Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 43% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Michigan - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$13,189
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Linden Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Linden Community Schools reports $13,189 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linden Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hyatt Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | 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
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linden Elementary School
How many students attend Linden Elementary School?
Linden Elementary School has 295 students enrolled. It is a public school in Linden, MI. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Linden Elementary School?
30.7% of students at Linden Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linden Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Linden Elementary School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Linden, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linden Elementary School?
Linden Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 School rank among schools in Linden?
By Resource Investment Index, Linden Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Linden, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Linden on the city page.
What other schools are in Linden Community Schools?
Besides Linden Elementary School, Linden Community Schools also operates Linden High School (775 students), Linden Middle School (577 students), and Hyatt Elementary (351 students). See the Linden Community Schools district page for the complete list.