- Enrollment
- 2,403
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamilton, OH
Linden Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Linden Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390441005541
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linden Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 12
- schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 674
- students enrolled
Linden Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linden Elementary School ranks #3 of 12 schools in Hamilton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Linden Elementary School grew from 579 students in 2022-23 to 632 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 390441005541 · Hamilton, OH Other · MID · TRAD
674 enr · 15.7:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High School (2,403 students)
Linden Elementary School grew from 579 students in 2022-23 to 632 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Linden Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
2,403 students
- Garfield Middl 814
Garfield Middle School
814 students
- Ridgeway Eleme 705
Ridgeway Elementary School
705 students
- Highland Eleme 695
Highland Elementary School
695 students
- This school 674
Linden Elementary School
674 students
- Riverview Elem 640
Riverview Elementary School
640 students
What this shows Linden Elementary School reports 674 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linden Elementary School compares
Linden Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 674 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
674
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in Ohio - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$13,968
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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
11
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Linden Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Hamilton City reports $13,968 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgeway Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Hamilton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
D Russel Lee Career-Technology Center
Vocational / career-technical school
930 students 4.3:1 students per teacher
Ridgeway Elementary School
Standard public school
705 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
695 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Fairfield East Elementary School
Standard public school
650 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary School
Standard public school
640 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Fairwood Elementary School
Standard public school
613 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~674 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Linden Elementary School
How many students attend Linden Elementary School?
Linden Elementary School has 674 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hamilton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 632 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linden Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Linden Elementary School is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Hamilton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linden Elementary School?
Linden Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Linden Elementary School ranks #3 of 12 schools in Hamilton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hamilton on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton City?
Besides Linden Elementary School, Hamilton City also operates Hamilton High School (2,403 students), Garfield Middle School (814 students), and Ridgeway Elementary School (705 students). See the Hamilton City district page for the complete list.