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Linden Elementary School

Summary:

Linden Elementary School is a public elementary school in Linden, Alabama, serving 196 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Linden City School District, which is ranked 118 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Linden Elementary has a predominantly African American student population, with over 94% of students identifying as such.

Linden Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and its local district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts significantly lower than the state and district averages. The school has been ranked in the bottom half of Alabama elementary schools for the past several years, placing it in the bottom 35-50% of schools in the state. While the school's African American students perform relatively well compared to other African American students in the state, its female, male, and special education students perform much worse, ranking in the bottom 25-30% of schools.

Linden Elementary School's academic performance has been declining over the past several years, and the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 79% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In comparison, the nearby Westside Elementary School and US Jones Elementary School, both part of the Demopolis City School District, outperform Linden Elementary School on various metrics, including academic achievement, school ranking, and student-teacher ratio, despite having lower per-student spending.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 201 S Shiloh Street
       Linden, AL  36748-0579

(334) 295-5860

District: Linden City

SchoolDigger Rank:
463rd of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,533 Help


Students who attend Linden Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    George P Austin Junior High School
High:    Linden High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  202

Racial breakdown:

African American:
93.1%
White:
3.5%
Two or more races:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Linden Elementary School ranks worse than 67.7% of elementary schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.8. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (93.1%), White (3.5%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Linden Elementary School is 14.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Linden Elementary School is $12,533.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Linden Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Linden Elementary School 463rd of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Linden Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Linden City:

SchoolDigger ranks Linden City 118th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Linden Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Linden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 20.40 537th 623 13.8%
2005 22.18 602nd 688 12.5%
2006 7.32 683rd 689 0.9%
2007 17.67 637th 698 8.7%
2008 19.76 641st 698 8.2%
2009 19.92 631st 696 9.3%
2010 4.82 693rd 704 1.6%
2011 17.44 656th 709 7.5%
2012 6.74 686th 696 1.4%
2013 15.02 666th 696 4.3%
2014 8.70 673rd 695 3.2%
2015 23.70 544th 691 21.3%
2016 7.09 670th 691 3.0%
2017 10.79 635th 688 7.7%
2018 20.06 555th 680 18.4%
2019 18.37 565th 681 17.0%
2021 19.20 559th 692 19.2%
2022 18.22 560th 687 18.5%
2023 38.07 430th 680 36.8%
2024 34.80 463rd 684 32.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Linden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.53 387th 392 1.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Linden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 12.90 521st 567 8.1%
2018 29.37 496th 651 23.8%
2019 25.92 517th 649 20.3%
2021 26.40 490th 653 25.0%
2022 24.85 510th 651 21.7%
2023 61.33 229th 623 63.2%
2024 45.82 374th 670 44.2%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Linden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 20.11 531st 639 16.9%
2018 16.04 562nd 640 12.2%
2019 25.01 506th 646 21.7%
2021 29.41 463rd 656 29.4%
2022 22.33 516th 656 21.3%
2023 28.14 474th 645 26.5%
2024 26.41 491st 650 24.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Linden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 6.71 626th 639 2.0%
2018 21.39 522nd 650 19.7%
2019 16.49 566th 650 12.9%
2021 16.02 564th 669 15.7%
2022 27.50 479th 669 28.4%
2023 56.40 281st 649 56.7%
2024 30.61 466th 655 28.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Linden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.32 284th 423 32.9%
2019 32.36 315th 426 26.1%
2021 33.98 278th 426 34.7%
2022 34.40 269th 426 36.9%
2023 64.40 105th 427 75.4%
2024 58.61 136th 420 67.6%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Linden Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 388 388
1989 59 322 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1990 76 305 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1991 70 298 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1992 57 281 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1993 45 296 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1994 37 267 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1995 23 307 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 331
1996 23 307 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 331
1997 18 338 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1998 13 331 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1999 9 344 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2000 7 272 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 280
2001 4 259 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2002 2 263 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2003 2 263 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2004 0 225 0 2 0 n/a n/a 2 229
2005 1 204 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2006 0 219 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2007 1 197 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2008 0 200 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 202
2009 6 203 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2010 7 197 0 5 0 n/a n/a 2 211
2011 11 199 0 3 0 0 0 0 213
2012 9 204 1 3 1 2 0 0 220
2013 14 215 1 4 0 0 0 0 234
2014 14 220 1 3 0 0 0 0 238
2015 14 234 0 3 0 0 0 0 251
2016 12 231 0 4 0 1 0 0 248
2017 9 206 0 3 0 0 0 0 218
2018 10 214 0 4 0 0 0 0 228
2019 7 200 1 3 0 0 0 0 211
2020 12 208 1 2 1 0 0 0 224
2021 8 216 1 1 1 1 0 0 228
2022 6 193 0 0 0 1 1 1 202
2023 6 186 0 3 0 0 1 0 196
2024 7 188 0 3 0 0 4 0 202

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Linden Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 388 19.0 20.4 0
1989 383 20.0 19.1 n/a
1990 383 20.0 19.1 0
1991 368 19.0 19.3 n/a
1992 338 21.4 15.7 n/a
1993 341 22.6 15.1 n/a
1994 304 21.7 14.0 n/a
1995 331 18.2 18.2 n/a
1996 331 18.2 18.2 n/a
1997 357 18.0 19.8 86.8
1998 344 17.8 19.3 86.6
1999 353 21.6 16.3 90.9
2000 280 21.0 13.3 96.1
2001 264 21.0 12.6 93.9
2002 267 18.3 14.6 96.3
2003 267 18.3 14.6 96.3
2004 229 20.3 11.3 94.7
2005 207 15.5 13.4 94.2
2006 221 18.0 12.3 95.5
2007 200 18.5 10.8 94
2008 202 15.2 13.3 84.2
2009 216 14.6 14.7 85.6
2010 211 12.6 16.6 87.1
2011 213 19.0 11.2 87.8
2012 220 14.4 15.2 89.1
2013 234 19.3 12.0 86.8
2014 238 18.0 13.2 79.8
2015 251 14.0 17.9 60.2
2016 248 16.0 15.5 61.3
2017 218 15.0 14.5 62.4
2018 228 14.0 16.2 80.7
2019 211 15.0 14.0 81
2020 224 13.0 17.2 80.4
2021 228 13.0 17.5 80.7
2022 202 13.0 15.5 82.2
2023 196 14.0 14.0 79.6
2024 202 14.0 14.4 83.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Linden Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 388 19.0 20.4 0
1989 383 20.0 19.1 n/a
1990 383 20.0 19.1 0
1991 368 19.0 19.3 n/a
1992 338 21.4 15.7 n/a
1993 341 22.6 15.1 n/a
1994 304 21.7 14.0 n/a
1995 331 18.2 18.2 n/a
1996 331 18.2 18.2 n/a
1997 357 18.0 19.8 86.8
1998 344 17.8 19.3 86.6
1999 353 21.6 16.3 90.9
2000 280 21.0 13.3 96.1
2001 264 21.0 12.6 93.9
2002 267 18.3 14.6 96.3
2003 267 18.3 14.6 96.3
2004 229 20.3 11.3 94.7
2005 207 15.5 13.4 94.2
2006 221 18.0 12.3 95.5
2007 200 18.5 10.8 94
2008 202 15.2 13.3 84.2
2009 216 14.6 14.7 85.6
2010 211 12.6 16.6 87.1
2011 213 19.0 11.2 87.8
2012 220 14.4 15.2 89.1
2013 234 19.3 12.0 86.8
2014 238 18.0 13.2 79.8
2015 251 14.0 17.9 60.2
2016 248 16.0 15.5 61.3
2017 218 15.0 14.5 62.4
2018 228 14.0 16.2 80.7
2019 211 15.0 14.0 81
2020 224 13.0 17.2 80.4
2021 228 13.0 17.5 80.7
2022 202 13.0 15.5 82.2
2023 196 14.0 14.0 79.6
2024 202 14.0 14.4 83.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Linden Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,887 (31.0%) $8,552 (68.2%) $12,533

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Linden Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 565th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 430th of 680 Elementary schools
 19.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Linden Elementary School)62.147.4
 14.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Linden City)62.147.4
 14.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Linden Elementary School)32.432.3
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Linden City)32.432.3
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Linden Elementary School)7.317.4
 10.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Linden City)7.317.4
 10.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students211196
 7.1%
African American200186
 7%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic33
Pacific Islander00
White76
 14.3%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81%79.6%
 1.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Linden Elementary School

Students at Linden Elementary School are 93% African American, 3% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Linden Elementary School ranks 463rd of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Linden Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : George P Austin Junior High School
High : Linden High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 202 students attended Linden Elementary School.


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