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#3127 of 3,441 schools in OH

North Linden Elementary School

Elementary School · Columbus City Schools District · Columbus, OH

A Columbus City Schools District elementary school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1718 E Cooke Rd, Columbus, OH 43224

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-31.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$22,308
Chronic Absenteeism59.5%

Students at North Linden Elementary School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 26 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where North 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. Open the Columbus map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 41Car-Dependent
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,090/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbus), 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

$50,934

Median home value

$159,800

Median rent

$1,025/mo

College educated

22.4%

Homeownership

51.6%

Poverty rate

20.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43224; 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
Columbus Spanish Immersion K-7 SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–50.3 mi478Compare →
St Matthias SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5privateK–80.5 mi270Compare →
Huy/a.g. Bell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–50.8 mi425Compare →
Northland Preparatory and Fitness AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.0K–80.9 mi161Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Columbus City Schools District

Schools in district
116
Rank in district
#82 of 114
District spending per student
$22,308NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Linden Elementary School is listed in Columbus City Schools District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Linden Elementary School

North Linden Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, OH, part of Columbus City Schools District, serving approximately 296 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,127 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Linden Elementary School

What grades does North Linden Elementary School serve?

North Linden Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend North Linden Elementary School?

North Linden Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Linden Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Linden Elementary School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Linden Elementary School rank in OH?

North Linden Elementary School ranks #3,127 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is North Linden Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Linden Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 North Linden Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Linden Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is North Linden Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is North Linden Elementary School a Title I school?

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

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
296
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
59.5%
Area population (ZIP 43224)
44,096
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
34.1
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 · 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 43224; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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