- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Linden, TN
Linden Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Linden Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470339001432
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linden Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Linden · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 309
- 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 #4 of 4 public schools in Linden, TN.
School address
District: Perry County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470339001432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Linden Elementary shrank from 303 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 470339001432 · Linden, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry County High School (273 students)
Linden Elementary shrank from 303 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 25.0 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
- This school
Linden Elementary
309 students
- Perry County H
Perry County High School
273 students
- Lobelville Ele
Lobelville Elementary
237 students
- Linden Middle
Linden Middle School
217 students
- Perry County V 64
Perry County Virtual School
64 students
What this shows Linden Elementary reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linden Elementary compares
Linden Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.9%
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
$13,394
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Linden Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Perry County reports $13,394 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry County High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lobelville Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linden Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry County Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 64:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Linden
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linden Elementary
How many students attend Linden Elementary?
Linden Elementary has 309 students enrolled. It is a public school in Linden, TN. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 15% lower 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?
The largest demographic group at Linden Elementary is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Linden, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linden Elementary?
Linden Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 public schools in Linden?
By Resource Investment Index, Linden Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Linden, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Perry County?
Besides Linden Elementary, Perry County also operates Perry County High School (273 students), Lobelville Elementary (237 students), and Linden Middle School (217 students). See the Perry County district page for the complete list.