Enrollment
813
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Malden, MA
Linden
Federal NCES profile for Linden, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250717001361
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linden earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Malden · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 813
- students enrolled
Linden has class sizes larger than 82% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linden ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Malden, MA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Linden compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Linden
Linden is a large elementary school in Malden, Massachusetts, enrolling 813 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 813 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (28%) and Asian (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 203 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Malden's elementary schools, it stands alongside Salemwood (1,033 students): Linden is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 13.2:1).
Malden also operates Malden High (1,890 students) and Salemwood (1,033 students) alongside Linden.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Linden compares
Linden on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 813 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
813
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$18,522
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
Asian 25.4%
White 20.4%
African American 20.2%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 28.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.1, Linden is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Malden, which includes Linden.
$18,522
Per student
-18%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.4%
State 55.4%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Linden Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malden High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salemwood | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beebe | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ferryway | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forestdale | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linden's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Malden
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~813 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Linden
How many students attend Linden?
Linden has 813 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Malden, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden is 14.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linden?
The largest demographic group at Linden is Hispanic or Latino at 28.2% of enrollment, in Malden, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linden?
Linden has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Linden rank among elementary schools in Malden?
By Resource Investment Index, Linden ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Malden, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Malden on the city page.
Is Linden a good school?
Linden earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Malden?
Besides Linden, Malden also operates Malden High (1,890 students), Salemwood (1,033 students), and Beebe (921 students). See the Malden district page for the complete list.
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