Excellent
#181 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 13% in state
Linden Elementary School
Elementary School · Linden City · Linden, AL
A Linden City elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 480579, Linden, AL 36748
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 85% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Linden Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 68 points since 2020, reaching 85% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Linden Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Low165/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Linden), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$31,635
Median home value
$92,000
Median rent
$753/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
24.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36748; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Linden City
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,435NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Linden Elementary School is listed in Linden City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Linden Elementary School
Linden Elementary School is a public elementary school in Linden, AL, part of Linden City, serving approximately 202 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #181 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Linden Elementary School
What grades does Linden Elementary School serve?
Linden Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Linden Elementary School?
Linden Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 202 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Linden Elementary School rank in AL?
Linden Elementary School ranks #181 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Linden Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Linden Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Linden Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Linden Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Linden Elementary School a charter school?
No, Linden Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Linden Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Linden Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Linden Elementary School?
83.2% of students at Linden Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 202
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Marengo County
- Phone
- (334) 295-5860
- Area population (ZIP 36748)
- 2,358
- Area median age
- 48.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36748; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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