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Linden Elementary School

201 S Shiloh Street
Linden, AL 36748

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Linden Elementary School serves 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Linden Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 228 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Linden Elementary School's student population of 228 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

228 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

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Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Linden Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Linden Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Linden Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AL)

Overall Testing Rank

#1012 out of 1263 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

6-9%

24%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Linden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

25-29%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Linden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Linden Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

Black

95%

32%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Linden Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

53%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.10

0.61

This chart display the diversity score of Linden Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

79%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Linden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Linden City School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Linden Elementary School's ranking?

Linden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).

How many students attend Linden Elementary School?

228 students attend Linden Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

95% of Linden Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Linden Elementary School?

Linden Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Linden Elementary School offer ?

Linden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Linden Elementary School part of?

Linden Elementary School is part of Linden City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 228 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education