- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Linden Middle School held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 470339001434 · Linden, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Linden Elementary (309 students)
Linden Middle School held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Linden Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Linden Element
Linden Elementary
309 students
- Perry County H
Perry County High School
273 students
- Lobelville Ele
Lobelville Elementary
237 students
- This school
Linden Middle School
217 students
- Perry County V 64
Perry County Virtual School
64 students
What this shows Linden Middle School reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linden Middle School compares
Linden Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,394
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
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.
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
District finance for Perry County reports $13,394 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~217 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 200 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.