Enrollment
217
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Linden, TN
Linden Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Linden Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470339001434
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linden Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Linden · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 217
- students enrolled
Linden Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linden Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Linden, TN.
School address
District: Perry County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470339001434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Linden Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Linden Middle School
Linden Middle School is a small elementary school in Linden, Tennessee, enrolling 217 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 217 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 658 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 25.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Perry County also operates Linden Elementary (309 students) and Perry County High School (273 students) alongside Linden Middle School.
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 Middle School compares
Linden Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$12,553
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
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
23
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 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
White 89.9%
African American 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Linden Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Perry County, which includes Linden Middle School.
$12,553
Per student
+16%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.2%
State 51.9%
Federal 25.9%
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.
How Linden Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lobelville Elementary | Similar size | 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 Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 64:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~217 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Linden Middle School
How many students attend Linden Middle School?
Linden Middle School has 217 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Linden, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 13% 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Linden Middle School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Linden, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linden Middle School?
Linden Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Linden?
By Resource Investment Index, Linden Middle School ranks #2 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. See all public schools in Linden on the city page.
Is Linden Middle School a good school?
Linden Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. 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 Perry County?
Besides Linden Middle School, Perry County also operates Linden Elementary (309 students), Perry County High School (273 students), and Lobelville Elementary (237 students). See the Perry County district page for the complete list.
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