Enrollment
363
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Linden Street School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Linden Street School
Linden Street School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Plainville, Connecticut, enrolling 363 students.
At 11.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 363 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 196 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #129.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 55/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Plainville's public schools, it stands alongside Louis Toffolon School (365 students): Linden Street School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.7:1 vs 12.6:1).
Plainville School District also operates Plainville High School (674 students) and Middle School of Plainville (535 students) alongside Linden Street 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 Street School compares
Linden Street School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plainville School District, which includes Linden Street School.
$23,051
Per student
-3%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 37.9%
Federal 6.2%
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 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
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~363 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Linden Street School a good school?
Linden Street School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut 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 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.
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