- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, OH
Linden Stem Academy (K-6)
Federal NCES profile for Linden Stem Academy (K-6), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390438000670
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linden Stem Academy (K-6) earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #56 of 88
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 400
- students enrolled
Linden Stem Academy (K-6) has class sizes larger than 75% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linden Stem Academy (K-6) ranks #56 of 88 schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
NCES ID 390438000670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Linden Stem Academy (K-6) held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 390438000670 · Columbus, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 20:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Northland High School (1,029 students)
Linden Stem Academy (K-6) held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Linden Stem Academy (K-6) 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 400
Linden Stem Academy (K-6)
400 students
What this shows Linden Stem Academy (K-6) reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linden Stem Academy (K-6) compares
Linden Stem Academy (K-6) 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Ohio - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
64.8%
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
$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
22
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.0%
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%
Two or More 5.3%
White 4.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Linden Stem Academy (K-6) is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
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 Stem Academy (K-6) 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Briggs High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linden Stem Academy (K-6)'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
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy
Standard public school
795 students 18.5:1 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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linden Stem Academy (K-6)
How many students attend Linden Stem Academy (K-6)?
Linden Stem Academy (K-6) has 400 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden Stem Academy (K-6)?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden Stem Academy (K-6) is 20:1, which is 10% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linden Stem Academy (K-6)?
The largest demographic group at Linden Stem Academy (K-6) is African American at 52.0% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linden Stem Academy (K-6)?
Linden Stem Academy (K-6) has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Linden Stem Academy (K-6) rank among schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Linden Stem Academy (K-6) ranks #56 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 Stem Academy (K-6), 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.