- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Linden, NJ
Number 5
Federal NCES profile for Number 5, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340861005572
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Number 5 earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Linden · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Number 5 has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Number 5 ranks #6 of 7 schools in Linden, NJ.
School address
District: Linden Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340861005572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Number 5 grew from 290 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (+15.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 340861005572 · Linden, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 11.4:1 · 52.4% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Linden High School (1,934 students)
Number 5 grew from 290 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (+15.5%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Number 5 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 319
Number 5
319 students
What this shows Number 5 reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Number 5 compares
Number 5 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▲ 77% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.6%
Hispanic or Latino 40.1%
White 6.3%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Number 5 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 5 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph E. Soehl Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Number 2 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Number 1 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Number 5'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 9
Standard public school
311 students 10:1 students per teacher
Number 10
Standard public school
299 students 12:1 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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Number 5
How many students attend Number 5?
Number 5 has 319 students enrolled. It is a public school in Linden, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Number 5?
The student-teacher ratio at Number 5 is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Number 5?
52.4% of students at Number 5 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Number 5?
The largest demographic group at Number 5 is African American at 48.6% of enrollment, in Linden, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Number 5?
Number 5 has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 5 rank among schools in Linden?
By Resource Investment Index, Number 5 ranks #6 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 5, 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.