Linden Street School in Plainville, CT

At a glance

Reported students

363

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

34.33

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Connecticut elementary enrollment

47th percentile

Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

365

Linden Street School: 363 reported students.

State peer staffing position

17th percentile

10.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 336
Teachers (FTE): 32
Student–teacher ratio: 10.5:1

What the reported data says about Linden Street School

Linden Street School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Plainville. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Plainville School District. NCES reports 363 students for 2024–25.

Among 591 elementary schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 371 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.6:1, below the Connecticut median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.7%). English learners represent 14.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Linden Street School

1How do the reported 10.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 14.9%
Students with disabilities: 12.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 47.4%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White61.4%
Hispanic26.7%
Black6.3%
Asian2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Louis Toffolon School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

365 reported students

Frank T. Wheeler School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

262 reported students

Middle School of Plainville

Middle · Grades 06–08

535 reported students

Plainville High School

High · Grades 09–12

674 reported students

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Public schools near Linden Street School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Frank T. Wheeler School Elementary · Plainville School District	PK–05	262	1.1 mi
R. E. Thalberg Elementary School Elementary · Southington School District	KG–05	443	1.8 mi
Louis Toffolon School Elementary · Plainville School District	PK–05	365	1.9 mi
Greene-Hills School Elementary · Bristol School District	KG–08	918	1.9 mi
Gaffney Elementary School Elementary · New Britain School District	PK–05	438	2.4 mi
Ellen P. Hubbell School Elementary · Bristol School District	KG–05	331	2.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Linden Street School

What grades does Linden Street School serve?

Linden Street School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Plainville School District.

How many students attend Linden Street School?

Linden Street School reported 363 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 336 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Linden Street School?

The calculated ratio is 10.6:1, based on 363 students and 34.33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Linden Street School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Linden Street School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Plainville School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Linden Street School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

47.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Linden Street School in?

Linden Street School is part of Plainville School District, based in Plainville, CT, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Linden Street School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Frank T. Wheeler School (1.1 mi), R. E. Thalberg Elementary School (1.8 mi), Louis Toffolon School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.