- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, OH
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390438000672
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #8 of 88
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 795
- students enrolled
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy ranks #8 of 88 schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
NCES ID 390438000672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 390438000672 · Columbus, OH Other · MID · TRAD
795 enr · 18.5:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Northland High School (1,029 students)
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northland High
Northland High School
1,029 students
- Whetstone High
Whetstone High School
1,017 students
- Briggs High Sc
Briggs High School
956 students
- South High Sch
South High School
873 students
- Independence H
Independence High School
852 students
- This school
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy
795 students
What this shows Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy reports 795 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy compares
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 795 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
795
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Ohio - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$22,307
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
145
in-school suspensions + 395 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 67.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 4.7%
White 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus City Schools District reports $22,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whetstone High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Briggs High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independence High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Columbus
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kipp Columbus
Standard public school
1,945 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Great River Connections Academy
Standard public school
1,608 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
South High School
Standard public school
873 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Metro Early College High School
Standard public school
869 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
797 students 17:1 students per teacher
Patriot Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
743 students 16.2:1 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 (~795 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy
How many students attend Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy?
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy has 795 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 776 (2022-23) → 757 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy is 18.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy is African American at 75.3% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy?
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy rank among schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy ranks #8 of 88 schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbus City Schools District?
Besides Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy, Columbus City Schools District also operates Northland High School (1,029 students), Whetstone High School (1,017 students), and Briggs High School (956 students). See the Columbus City Schools District district page for the complete list.