At a glance
Reported students
813
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
59.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
920
Linden: 813 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. 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
- 783
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70.85
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.1:1
What the reported data says about Linden
Linden is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Malden. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Malden. NCES reports 813 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,011 elementary schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 374 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, above the Massachusetts median of 12.1:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (28.2%) and Asian (25.3%). English learners represent 12.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Linden
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 59.5 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 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.4%
- Hispanic28.2%
- Black20.2%
- Asian25.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial4.6%
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.
Other schools in Malden
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ferryway
Elementary · Grades KG–08
920 reported students
Beebe
Elementary · Grades KG–08
921 reported students
Salemwood
Elementary · Grades KG–08
1,033 reported students
Forestdale
Elementary · Grades KG–08
539 reported students
Malden Early Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
238 reported students
Malden High
High · Grades 09–12
1,890 reported students
Public schools near Linden
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salemwood Elementary · Malden | KG–08 | 1,033 | 0.8 mi |
| Forestdale Elementary · Malden | KG–08 | 539 | 1.1 mi |
| A. C. Whelan Elementary School Elementary · Revere | KG–05 | 658 | 1.2 mi |
| Lafayette School Elementary · Everett | KG–08 | 998 | 1.2 mi |
| Herbert Clark Hoover Elementary · Melrose | KG–05 | 260 | 1.4 mi |
| Webster School Elementary · Everett | KG–05 | 351 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Linden
What grades does Linden serve?
Linden reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Malden.
How many students attend Linden?
Linden reported 813 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 783 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Linden?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 813 students and 59.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Linden a public, charter, or magnet school?
Linden is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Malden attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Linden in?
Linden is part of Malden, based in Malden, MA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Linden?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Salemwood (0.8 mi), Forestdale (1.1 mi), A. C. Whelan Elementary School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.