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#1004 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 41% in state

Lindeneau Elementary School

Elementary School · Edison Township School District · Edison, NJ

An Edison Township School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

50 BLOSSOM STREET, Edison, NJ 08817

  • Math 40% vs NJ 47% (2025)
  • Reading 39% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+4.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.9% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.7% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.2 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$20,118
Chronic Absenteeism21.4%

Students at Lindeneau Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency40%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
47%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency39%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 39% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
36%
2025
Math
40%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lindeneau 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. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 51Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$109,734

Median home value

$411,100

Median rent

$1,946/mo

College educated

48.5%

Homeownership

53.9%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08817; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Irving Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–10.5 mi297Compare →
New Friends Childcare & PreschoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.5 mi8Compare →
John Marshall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6K–50.7 mi766Compare →
Bartle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.82–51.0 mi433Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Edison Township School District

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#6 of 19
District spending per student
$20,118NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lindeneau Elementary School is listed in Edison Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lindeneau Elementary School

Lindeneau Elementary School is a public elementary school in Edison, NJ, part of Edison Township School District, serving approximately 490 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,004 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lindeneau Elementary School

What grades does Lindeneau Elementary School serve?

Lindeneau Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Lindeneau Elementary School?

Lindeneau Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindeneau Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lindeneau Elementary School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lindeneau Elementary School rank in NJ?

Lindeneau Elementary School ranks #1,004 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Lindeneau Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lindeneau Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Lindeneau Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lindeneau Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lindeneau Elementary School a charter school?

No, Lindeneau Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lindeneau Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Lindeneau Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lindeneau Elementary School?

61.2% of students at Lindeneau 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
490
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.4%
Area population (ZIP 08817)
47,924
Area average commute
30.6 min
Area median age
38.1
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 · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 08817; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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