Serving 543 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Linden Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Linden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Linden Elementary School's student population of 543 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Linden Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Linden Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#96 out of 1761 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
12%
21%
White
73%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linden Elementary School's ranking?
Linden Elementary School is ranked #96 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Linden Elementary School often compared to?
Linden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dyllis Springs Elementary School, Willow Brook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Linden Elementary School?
543 students attend Linden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Linden Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Linden Elementary School?
Linden Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Linden Elementary School offer ?
Linden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Linden Elementary School part of?
Linden Elementary School is part of Oak Ridge School District.
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