Enrollment
795
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390438000672
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy — Columbus, OH
Federal NCES profile for Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy reports 795 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Columbus City Schools District spends $22,434 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 61.4% from local sources (property taxes), 19.7% from the state, and 18.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 795 | top 89% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
— 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Ohio — lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,434
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
Enrollment 795 Top 89% in Ohio — larger than 11% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 18:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390438000672
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 145
Out-of-school suspensions 395
Expulsions 29
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Columbus City Schools District, which includes Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy.
$22,434
Per student
+33%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 61.4%
State 19.7%
Federal 18.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
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South High School
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Metro Early College High School
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869 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Columbus Preparatory Academy
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Patriot Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
743 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 other school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy is 18:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy?
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.