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#781 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 39% in state
Linden Elementary School
Elementary School · Show Low Unified District (4393) · Show Low, AZ
A Show Low Unified District (4393) elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 W OLD LINDEN RD, Show Low, AZ 85901
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Linden Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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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 4Car-Dependent
- City Safety: High3,014/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Show Low), 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
$60,313
Median home value
$256,300
Median rent
$1,009/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia Village SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 202 | Compare → |
| Nikolaus Homestead Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | Not available | 407 | Compare → |
| Show Low High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 3–12 | Not available | 836 | Compare → |
| Whipple Ranch Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 391 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Show Low Unified District (4393)
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $8,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Linden Elementary School is listed in Show Low Unified District (4393); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Linden Elementary School
Linden Elementary School is a public elementary school in Show Low, AZ, part of Show Low Unified District (4393), serving approximately 201 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #781 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Linden Elementary School
What grades does Linden Elementary School serve?
Linden Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Linden Elementary School?
Linden Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden Elementary School is 15.5:1. 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 AZ?
Linden Elementary School ranks #781 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Linden Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Linden Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 201
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Navajo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.8%
- Phone
- (928) 537-6017
- Area population (ZIP 85901)
- 18,821
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 49.3
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 · 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.
- 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 85901; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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