- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Linden, NJ
Number 10
Federal NCES profile for Number 10, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340861005582
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Number 10 earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Linden · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Number 10 has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Number 10 ranks #2 of 7 schools in Linden, NJ.
School address
District: Linden Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340861005582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Number 10 grew from 242 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (+11.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 340861005582 · Linden, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 12:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Linden High School (1,934 students)
Number 10 grew from 242 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (+11.6%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Number 10 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Linden High Sc
Linden High School
1,934 students
- Myles J. Mcman 711
Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School
711 students
- Joseph E. Soeh 710
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
710 students
- Number 2 602
Number 2
602 students
- Number 1 454
Number 1
454 students
- This school 299
Number 10
299 students
What this shows Number 10 reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Number 10 compares
Number 10 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▲ 6% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$25,981
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.2%
African American 19.1%
White 14.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 3.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Number 10 is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Linden Public School District reports $25,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Number 10 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph E. Soehl Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Number 2 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Number 1 | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Number 10's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar other schools in Linden
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Number 1
Standard public school
454 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Number 4
Standard public school
447 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Number 8
Standard public school
334 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Number 6
Standard public school
320 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Number 5
Standard public school
319 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Number 9
Standard public school
311 students 10:1 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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Number 10
How many students attend Number 10?
Number 10 has 299 students enrolled. It is a public school in Linden, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Number 10?
The student-teacher ratio at Number 10 is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Number 10?
31.4% of students at Number 10 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Number 10?
The largest demographic group at Number 10 is Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment, in Linden, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Number 10?
Number 10 has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher 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 Number 10 rank among schools in Linden?
By Resource Investment Index, Number 10 ranks #2 of 7 schools in Linden, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Linden on the city page.
What other schools are in Linden Public School District?
Besides Number 10, Linden Public School District also operates Linden High School (1,934 students), Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School (711 students), and Joseph E. Soehl Middle School (710 students). See the Linden Public School District district page for the complete list.