- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oak Ridge, TN
Linden Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Linden Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470324001395
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linden Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Oak Ridge · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 524
- students enrolled
Linden Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linden Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Oak Ridge, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470324001395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Linden Elementary held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 470324001395 · Oak Ridge, TN Elementary · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Ridge High School (1,635 students)
Linden Elementary held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Linden Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Ridge High
Oak Ridge High School
1,635 students
- Robertsville M
Robertsville Middle School
768 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
717 students
- This school 524
Linden Elementary
524 students
- Woodland Eleme 426
Woodland Elementary
426 students
- Willow Brook E 411
Willow Brook Elementary
411 students
What this shows Linden Elementary reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linden Elementary compares
Linden Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,761
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 524 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Linden Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Oak Ridge reports $13,761 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Linden Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robertsville Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Brook Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linden Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Oak Ridge
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Robertsville Middle School
Standard public school
768 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Middle School
Standard public school
717 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Woodland Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Willow Brook Elementary
Standard public school
411 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Glenwood Elementary
Standard public school
372 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linden Elementary
How many students attend Linden Elementary?
Linden Elementary has 524 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oak Ridge, TN. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linden Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Linden Elementary is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Oak Ridge, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linden Elementary?
Linden Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 rank among elementary schools in Oak Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Linden Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Oak Ridge, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Oak Ridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Oak Ridge?
Besides Linden Elementary, Oak Ridge also operates Oak Ridge High School (1,635 students), Robertsville Middle School (768 students), and Jefferson Middle School (717 students). See the Oak Ridge district page for the complete list.