Serving 208 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Linden Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Linden Elementary School serves the west part of Show Low, AZ, covering an area of approximately 196.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 17.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Linden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Linden Elementary School's student population of 208 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Linden Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Linden Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#360 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.2%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linden Elementary School's ranking?
Linden Elementary School is ranked #360 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Linden Elementary School often compared to?
Linden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sequoia Village School, John & Carol Carlson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Linden Elementary School?
208 students attend Linden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Linden Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Linden Elementary School?
Linden Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Linden Elementary School offer ?
Linden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Linden Elementary School part of?
Linden Elementary School is part of Show Low Unified District (4393).
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