Linden Hill Elementary School

3415 Skyline Drive
Wilmington, DE 19808
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 563 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Linden Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 5% in DE
  • : 52% (Top 5%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Linden Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Linden Hill Elementary School's student population of 563 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
563 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Linden Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Linden Hill Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DE)
#7 out of 196 schools
(Top 5%)
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52%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Linden Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
63%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Linden Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
22%
4%
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Hispanic
8%
19%
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Black
12%
30%
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White
50%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in DE.
0.68
This chart display the diversity score of Linden Hill Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Linden Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Linden Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Linden Hill Elementary School is ranked #7 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Linden Hill Elementary School?
563 students attend Linden Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Linden Hill Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Linden Hill Elementary School?
Linden Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Linden Hill Elementary School offer ?
Linden Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Linden Hill Elementary School part of?
Linden Hill Elementary School is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break: Schools and Offices Closed
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break: Schools and Offices Closed
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break: Schools Closed, Offices Open
April 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
Teacher In-service, Schools Closed.
April 10, 2024 (Wednesday)
Teacher In-Service, Schools Closed
May 03, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 52% (Top 5%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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