- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Linden, TX
Linden-Kildare H S
Federal NCES profile for Linden-Kildare H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482754003097
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linden-Kildare H S earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Linden · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Linden-Kildare H S has class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linden-Kildare H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Linden, TX.
School address
District: Linden-Kildare Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482754003097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Linden-Kildare H S held near 180 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 482754003097 · Linden, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 8.5:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Linden El (299 students)
Linden-Kildare H S held near 180 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Linden-Kildare H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Linden El
Linden El
299 students
- This school
Linden-Kildare H S
186 students
- Mae Luster Ste
Mae Luster Stephens J H
132 students
What this shows Linden-Kildare H S reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linden-Kildare H S compares
Linden-Kildare H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.5:1 | ▼ 42% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 5% in Texas - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$13,876
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Linden-Kildare H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Linden-Kildare Cisd reports $13,876 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Linden-Kildare H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mae Luster Stephens J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linden-Kildare H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide high 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 (~186 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linden-Kildare H S
How many students attend Linden-Kildare H S?
Linden-Kildare H S has 186 students enrolled. It is a high school in Linden, TX. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 180 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden-Kildare H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden-Kildare H S is 8.5:1, which is 42% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 46% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Linden-Kildare H S?
65.2% of students at Linden-Kildare H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linden-Kildare H S?
The largest demographic group at Linden-Kildare H S is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Linden, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linden-Kildare H S?
Linden-Kildare H S has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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-Kildare H S rank among public schools in Linden?
By Resource Investment Index, Linden-Kildare H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Linden, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Linden-Kildare Cisd?
Besides Linden-Kildare H S, Linden-Kildare Cisd also operates Linden El (299 students) and Mae Luster Stephens J H (132 students). See the Linden-Kildare Cisd district page for the complete list.