Linden Tree Elementary School

1560 Purdy St
Bronx, NY 10462
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Linden Tree Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Linden Tree Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Linden Tree Elementary School's student population of 353 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Linden Tree Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Linden Tree Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#3902 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
55%
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30-34%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
23%
10%
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Hispanic
56%
29%
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Black
16%
16%
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White
3%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Linden Tree Elementary School's ranking?
Linden Tree Elementary School is ranked #3902 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Linden Tree Elementary School often compared to?
Linden Tree Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 106 Parkchester, Bronx Charter School For Excellence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Linden Tree Elementary School?
353 students attend Linden Tree Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Linden Tree Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Linden Tree Elementary School?
Linden Tree Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Linden Tree Elementary School offer ?
Linden Tree Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Linden Tree Elementary School part of?
Linden Tree Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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