- Enrollment
- 1,336
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Idaho Falls, ID
Linden Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Linden Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160153000263
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linden Park Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Idaho schools.
- #13 of 29
- schools in Idaho Falls · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Linden Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linden Park Elementary School ranks #13 of 29 schools in Idaho Falls, ID.
School address
District: Idaho Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160153000263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Linden Park Elementary School held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 160153000263 · Idaho Falls, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 19.2:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline Senior High School (1,336 students)
Linden Park Elementary School held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Linden Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline Senior
Skyline Senior High School
1,336 students
- Idaho Falls Se
Idaho Falls Senior High School
1,298 students
- Taylorview Mid
Taylorview Middle School
753 students
- Eagle Rock Mid
Eagle Rock Middle School
704 students
- Longfellow Ele
Longfellow Elementary School
577 students
- This school 404
Linden Park Elementary School
404 students
What this shows Linden Park Elementary School reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linden Park Elementary School compares
Linden Park Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▲ 67% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 74% in Idaho - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,159
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Linden Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Idaho Falls District reports $10,159 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Linden Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idaho Falls Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylorview Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Rock Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linden Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linden Park Elementary School
How many students attend Linden Park Elementary School?
Linden Park Elementary School has 404 students enrolled. It is a public school in Idaho Falls, ID. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden Park Elementary School is 19.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Linden Park Elementary School?
48.8% of students at Linden Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linden Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Linden Park Elementary School is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Idaho Falls, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linden Park Elementary School?
Linden Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Linden Park Elementary School rank among schools in Idaho Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Linden Park Elementary School ranks #13 of 29 schools in Idaho Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Idaho Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Idaho Falls District?
Besides Linden Park Elementary School, Idaho Falls District also operates Skyline Senior High School (1,336 students), Idaho Falls Senior High School (1,298 students), and Taylorview Middle School (753 students). See the Idaho Falls District district page for the complete list.