Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Linden Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Linden Park Elementary School serves the east part of Idaho Falls, ID, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families typically drive about 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Linden Park Elementary School's student population of 404 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Linden Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Linden Park Elementary School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#553 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
26%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
67%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linden Park Elementary School's ranking?
Linden Park Elementary School is ranked #553 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Linden Park Elementary School?
404 students attend Linden Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Linden Park Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Linden Park Elementary School?
Linden Park Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Linden Park Elementary School offer ?
Linden Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Linden Park Elementary School part of?
Linden Park Elementary School is part of Idaho Falls School District.
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