- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fremont, NE
Linden Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Linden Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317071000981
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linden Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Nebraska schools.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Linden Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linden Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Fremont, NE.
School address
District: Fremont Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317071000981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Linden Elementary School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 317071000981 · Fremont, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 16.1:1 · 68.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Fremont Senior High School (1,677 students)
Linden Elementary School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Linden Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fremont Senior
Fremont Senior High School
1,677 students
- Johnson Crossi
Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6)
759 students
- Fremont Middle
Fremont Middle School
689 students
- Howard Element 421
Howard Elementary School
421 students
- Washington Ele 417
Washington Elementary School
417 students
- This school 339
Linden Elementary School
339 students
What this shows Linden Elementary School reports 339 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 Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 122% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 122% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,811
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.0%
White 30.4%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Linden Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fremont Public Schools reports $12,811 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fremont Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howard Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linden Elementary School
How many students attend Linden Elementary School?
Linden Elementary School has 339 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fremont, NE. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Linden Elementary School?
68.5% of students at Linden Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linden Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Linden Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.0% of enrollment, in Fremont, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linden Elementary School?
Linden Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Linden Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Fremont, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fremont on the city page.
What other schools are in Fremont Public Schools?
Besides Linden Elementary School, Fremont Public Schools also operates Fremont Senior High School (1,677 students), Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) (759 students), and Fremont Middle School (689 students). See the Fremont Public Schools district page for the complete list.