- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plainville, CT
Linden Street School
Federal NCES profile for Linden Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090330000701
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linden Street School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Plainville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Linden Street School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linden Street School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Plainville, CT.
School address
District: Plainville School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090330000701 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Linden Street School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 090330000701 · Plainville, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 11.7:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainville High School (674 students)
Linden Street School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Linden Street School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plainville Hig
Plainville High School
674 students
- Middle School
Middle School of Plainville
535 students
- Louis Toffolon
Louis Toffolon School
365 students
- This school
Linden Street School
363 students
- Frank T. Wheel 262
Frank T. Wheeler School
262 students
What this shows Linden Street School reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linden Street School compares
Linden Street School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▲ 9% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$23,321
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Linden Street School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Plainville School District reports $23,321 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Linden Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middle School of Plainville | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Louis Toffolon School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank T. Wheeler School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linden Street School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Plainville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~363 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Linden Street School
How many students attend Linden Street School?
Linden Street School has 363 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plainville, CT. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden Street School is 11.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Linden Street School?
39.8% of students at Linden Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linden Street School?
The largest demographic group at Linden Street School is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Plainville, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linden Street School?
Linden Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Street School rank among schools in Plainville?
By Resource Investment Index, Linden Street School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Plainville, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Plainville on the city page.
What other schools are in Plainville School District?
Besides Linden Street School, Plainville School District also operates Plainville High School (674 students), Middle School of Plainville (535 students), and Louis Toffolon School (365 students). See the Plainville School District district page for the complete list.