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Linden Elementary School vs. Elms Road Elementary School

Should you attend Linden Elementary School or Elms Road Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Linden Elementary School
400 S Bridge St
Linden, MI 48451
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Elms Road Elementary School
3259 S Elms Rd
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Linden Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 408 students in grades 3-5, Elms Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-3
3-5
Total Students
292 students
408 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Linden Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Elms Road Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Linden Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elms Road Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Linden Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Elms Road Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Linden Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Linden Community Schools School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Elms Road Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Swartz Creek Community Schools School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#761 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
#2089 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Linden Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Elms Road Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in MI)
23%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Linden Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Linden Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elms Road Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Swartz Creek Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MI)
34%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Linden Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Linden Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elms Road Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Swartz Creek Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elms Road Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Swartz Creek Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Linden Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Elms Road Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
80
-
Grade 1 Students
65
-
Grade 2 Students
76
-
Grade 3 Students
71
149
Grade 4 Students
-
119
Grade 5 Students
-
140

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Linden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Linden Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Elms Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Swartz Creek Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Linden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Linden Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Elms Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Swartz Creek Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Linden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Linden Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Elms Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Swartz Creek Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Linden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Linden Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Elms Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Swartz Creek Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
87%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Linden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Linden Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Elms Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Swartz Creek Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Linden Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Linden Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Elms Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Swartz Creek Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.24
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Linden Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Linden Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Elms Road Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Swartz Creek Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
59%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Linden Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Linden Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Elms Road Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Swartz Creek Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Linden Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Linden Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Elms Road Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Swartz Creek Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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