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Linden Elementary School

Summary:

Linden Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, serving students from kindergarten to 6th grade as part of the Central Bucks School District. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a statewide ranking of 93 out of 1,534 schools in the 2022-2023 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Linden Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages on PSSA tests in Math, Science, and English Language Arts. In the 2022-2023 school year, 70.4% of Linden students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 61.2% for the Central Bucks School District and 39.3% for the state of Pennsylvania. The school also had an impressive 98.1% of students proficient or better in PSSA Science, far exceeding the district (83.9%) and state (65.6%) averages. However, the school's student population is relatively homogeneous, with 83.11% of students identifying as White, in contrast to some nearby schools like Mill Creek Elementary (39.02% non-White) and Groveland Elementary (24.91% non-White).

Linden Elementary School also serves a relatively affluent community, with only 10.08% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, lower than nearby schools like Doyle Elementary (18.75%) and Groveland Elementary (21.21%). The school's per-student spending of $18,902 in the 2021-2022 school year is also higher than the state average and some nearby schools, which may contribute to its academic success. However, these factors raise questions about the school's efforts to promote diversity and inclusion, as well as its ability to address the needs of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public K-6

 480 Linden Ave
       Doylestown, PA  18901-4499

(267) 893-4400

District: Central Bucks School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
93rd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,902 Help


Students who attend Linden Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lenape Middle School
High:    Central Bucks High School-West

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  367

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.1%
Two or more races:
6.3%
Asian:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Linden Elementary School ranks better than 93.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Central Bucks School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Linden Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Central Bucks School District. Racial makeup is: White (83.1%), two or more races (6.3%), Asian (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Linden Elementary School is 12.4, which is the lowest among 15 elementary schools in the Central Bucks School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Linden Elementary School is $18,902, which is the 4th highest among 15 elementary schools in the Central Bucks School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Linden Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Linden Elementary School 93rd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Linden Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Central Bucks School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Bucks School District 47th of 606 Pennsylvania 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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 79.46 266th 1302 79.6%
2004 84.72 156th 1308 88.1%
2005 89.47 18th 1299 98.6%
2006 87.37 40th 1545 97.4%
2007 87.98 39th 1555 97.5%
2008 85.90 64th 1551 95.9%
2009 86.64 37th 1549 97.6%
2010 83.63 91st 1579 94.2%
2011 83.76 99th 1597 93.8%
2012 84.33 78th 1599 95.1%
2013 83.38 118th 1519 92.2%
2014 82.61 146th 1467 90.0%
2015 88.39 83rd 1474 94.4%
2016 88.97 73rd 1554 95.3%
2017 88.47 83rd 1547 94.6%
2018 88.12 97th 1530 93.7%
2019 89.85 65th 1544 95.8%
2021 91.08 68th 1433 95.3%
2022 87.48 147th 1534 90.4%
2023 90.16 93rd 1534 93.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Linden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.04 153rd 1043 85.3%
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Rank History for White students at Linden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.64 134th 1236 89.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, December 17, 2020

Open Quote As a longtime parent, I’m disappointed by the only-okay teachers, weak administration and abysmal parent FB page. I’m really looking forward to middle school! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Open Quote Brought a house in Central Bucks for the school district! Linden is amazing, the teachers are engaged and passionate, the staff are friendly and accomadating, the school itself is very cute and safe. If you live in the Borough, this is one of the schools your child will be attending. I can't say enough good things about living in the Borough. It is like old time Americana blended with culture and diversity. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, December 9, 2011

Open Quote As a parent of a child in the Learning Support system, I would not recommend this school or district. Very difficult to work with, kids are mostly kept in the lower level area except for one class to keep the state happy. Their reputation far exceeds the actual results. Reported numbers and rankings are hardly supported by daily activities Close Quote



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 395 6 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1989 392 6 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1990 428 4 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1991 438 4 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1992 484 5 16 6 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1993 532 4 15 3 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1994 558 12 16 5 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1995 502 11 16 13 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1996 502 11 16 13 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1997 479 17 12 13 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1998 518 13 7 9 1 n/a n/a 0 548
1999 541 11 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 569
2000 535 13 15 4 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2001 539 11 16 6 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2002 507 7 15 11 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2003 507 7 15 11 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2004 508 1 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2005 499 5 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2006 449 6 15 7 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2007 460 4 16 7 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2008 454 5 26 16 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2009 445 5 27 11 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2010 442 5 25 14 0 n/a n/a 3 489
2011 456 8 29 12 0 0 6 0 511
2012 474 9 22 20 0 0 12 0 537
2013 440 5 9 21 0 0 16 0 491
2014 454 6 6 16 0 0 12 0 494
2015 415 5 10 18 0 0 13 0 461
2016 387 2 8 22 0 0 14 0 433
2017 388 2 10 24 1 0 19 0 444
2018 361 4 12 27 2 0 19 0 425
2019 353 2 15 22 2 0 18 0 412
2020 359 4 16 20 2 0 16 0 417
2021 323 3 16 17 2 0 17 0 378
2022 328 3 16 23 1 0 23 0 394
2023 305 3 20 15 1 0 23 0 367

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 408 26.0 15.6 n/a
1989 407 27.0 15.0 n/a
1990 440 29.7 14.8 0
1991 457 30.9 14.7 n/a
1992 511 32.4 15.7 n/a
1993 554 27.0 20.5 n/a
1994 591 28.0 21.1 n/a
1995 542 32.0 16.9 n/a
1996 542 32.0 16.9 n/a
1997 521 29.3 17.8 n/a
1998 548 34.5 15.9 n/a
1999 569 35.2 16.2 n/a
2000 567 35.0 16.2 3.2
2001 572 32.5 17.6 3.3
2002 540 30.0 18.0 3.7
2003 540 30.0 18.0 3.7
2004 523 30.5 17.1 4.2
2005 517 30.1 17.2 3.9
2006 477 32.0 14.9 3.6
2007 487 28.7 17.0 4.5
2008 501 32.0 15.7 6.2
2009 488 32.6 15.0 5.9
2010 489 33.1 14.7 8.6
2011 511 34.0 15.0 8.2
2012 537 33.2 16.1 9.5
2013 491 31.9 15.3 12.4
2014 494 32.6 15.1 11.1
2015 461 33.0 13.9 11.5
2016 433 33.0 13.1 11.1
2017 444 31.7 14.0 13.5
2018 425 34.2 12.4 12.7
2019 412 33.5 12.2 12.4
2020 417 32.9 12.6 12.2
2021 378 38.1 9.9 8.2
2022 394 32.5 12.1 5.8
2023 367 29.5 12.4 10.1

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 408 26.0 15.6 n/a
1989 407 27.0 15.0 n/a
1990 440 29.7 14.8 0
1991 457 30.9 14.7 n/a
1992 511 32.4 15.7 n/a
1993 554 27.0 20.5 n/a
1994 591 28.0 21.1 n/a
1995 542 32.0 16.9 n/a
1996 542 32.0 16.9 n/a
1997 521 29.3 17.8 n/a
1998 548 34.5 15.9 n/a
1999 569 35.2 16.2 n/a
2000 567 35.0 16.2 3.2
2001 572 32.5 17.6 3.3
2002 540 30.0 18.0 3.7
2003 540 30.0 18.0 3.7
2004 523 30.5 17.1 4.2
2005 517 30.1 17.2 3.9
2006 477 32.0 14.9 3.6
2007 487 28.7 17.0 4.5
2008 501 32.0 15.7 6.2
2009 488 32.6 15.0 5.9
2010 489 33.1 14.7 8.6
2011 511 34.0 15.0 8.2
2012 537 33.2 16.1 9.5
2013 491 31.9 15.3 12.4
2014 494 32.6 15.1 11.1
2015 461 33.0 13.9 11.5
2016 433 33.0 13.1 11.1
2017 444 31.7 14.0 13.5
2018 425 34.2 12.4 12.7
2019 412 33.5 12.2 12.4
2020 417 32.9 12.6 12.2
2021 378 38.1 9.9 8.2
2022 394 32.5 12.1 5.8
2023 367 29.5 12.4 10.1

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.
Finances

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 $53 (0.3%) $16,675 (99.7%) $16,728
2020 $223 (1.3%) $16,413 (98.7%) $16,636
2021 $179 (1.0%) $18,039 (99.0%) $18,218
2022 $338 (1.8%) $18,564 (98.2%) $18,902

Data source: Pennsylvania 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 65th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 93rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Linden Elementary School)84.881.4
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Linden Elementary School)91.577.2
 14.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Linden Elementary School)73.874.5
 0.7%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Linden Elementary School)10098.1
 1.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Linden Elementary School)92.985.5
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Linden Elementary School)59.268.3
 9.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Linden Elementary School)91.280
 11.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Linden Elementary School)67.858.4
 9.4%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Linden Elementary School)89.380
 9.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Linden Elementary School)69.870.4
 0.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Linden Elementary School)10098.1
 1.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Linden Elementary School)91.180.9
 10.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students412367
 10.9%
African American23
 50%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian1520
 33.3%
Hispanic2215
 31.8%
Pacific Islander00
White353305
 13.6%
Two or More Races1823
 27.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.4%10.1%
 2.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Linden Elementary School

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

Middle : Lenape Middle School
High : Central Bucks High School-West

In the 2022-23 school year, 367 students attended Linden Elementary School.

Students at Linden Elementary School are 83% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% Hispanic.

Yes. Linden Elementary School ranks in the top 6.1% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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