Linden Park Elementary School

Summary:

Linden Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Idaho Falls District, serving 418 students in grades PK-6. Despite being part of a district ranked 52 out of 77 in the state, Linden Park has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Idaho elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

Key challenges facing Linden Park include a higher percentage of Hispanic students and lower percentage of White students compared to the state average, consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, and significantly lower proficiency rates on state assessments than the district and state averages across all grade levels. The school also has a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Interestingly, Linden Park's performance lags behind many of the other elementary schools in the immediate vicinity, such as Edgemont Gardens Elementary and Longfellow Elementary, which have higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and better overall SchoolDigger ratings.

Addressing the challenges at Linden Park Elementary will likely require a multi-faceted approach targeting both academic and non-academic factors. With per-student spending lower than the state average and a higher student-teacher ratio than nearby schools, the school may need additional resources and support to improve student outcomes. By learning from the successes of higher-performing schools in the area, Linden Park can work to provide a better educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1305 9th Street
       Idaho Falls, ID  83404-5102


(208) 525-7642

District: Idaho Falls District

SchoolDigger Rank:
225th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,272 Help


Students who attend Linden Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Taylorview Middle School
High:    Idaho Falls Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.9 Help
Number of students:  418

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.8%
Hispanic:
24.2%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Linden Park Elementary School ranks worse than 74.8% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 6th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Idaho Falls District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.32. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Linden Park Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Idaho Falls District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Linden Park Elementary School is $7,272, which is the 3rd highest among 11 elementary schools in the Idaho Falls District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Linden Park Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Linden Park Elementary School 225th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Linden Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
White students:


Idaho Falls District:

SchoolDigger ranks Idaho Falls District 52nd of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Linden Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Linden Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 25.37 291st 335 13.1%
2009 16.63 325th 349 6.9%
2010 24.20 315th 356 11.5%
2011 14.87 343rd 359 4.5%
2012 9.27 343rd 354 3.1%
2013 12.75 337th 357 5.6%
2015 16.42 197th 226 12.8%
2016 21.68 196th 240 18.3%
2017 15.14 258th 292 11.6%
2018 11.68 238th 254 6.3%
2019 8.84 165th 171 3.5%
2021 12.29 155th 166 6.6%
2022 13.11 168th 188 10.6%
2023 17.65 209th 252 17.1%
2024 24.32 225th 301 25.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Linden Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.62 17th 26 34.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Linden Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.87 109th 121 9.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Linden Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.84 118th 121 2.5%
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Rank History for White students at Linden Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.13 19th 31 38.7%
2022 19.56 32nd 37 13.5%
2024 23.24 103rd 135 23.7%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho 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.

Linden Park Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Linden Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 402 402
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 420 420
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 415 415
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 447 447
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 417 417
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 417 417
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 435 435
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 460 460
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 450 450
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 428 428
2001 396 9 8 42 2 n/a n/a 0 457
2002 379 7 9 42 5 n/a n/a 0 442
2003 379 7 9 42 5 n/a n/a 0 442
2004 372 8 5 52 5 n/a n/a 0 442
2005 467 12 6 53 8 n/a n/a 0 546
2006 417 8 3 54 9 n/a n/a 0 491
2007 432 6 4 67 11 n/a n/a 0 520
2008 449 7 3 66 5 n/a n/a 0 530
2009 434 9 6 84 5 n/a n/a 0 538
2010 448 11 5 64 5 n/a n/a 0 533
2011 377 6 5 90 5 0 11 0 494
2012 380 2 9 106 6 0 15 0 518
2013 370 3 7 128 7 0 16 0 531
2014 377 3 5 125 10 1 25 0 546
2015 353 4 5 111 9 1 27 0 510
2016 344 7 0 125 9 2 24 0 511
2017 312 3 4 117 7 1 25 0 469
2018 315 5 2 112 6 0 27 0 467
2019 266 5 1 117 5 0 23 0 417
2020 263 3 1 110 3 1 18 0 399
2021 215 2 0 105 1 1 14 0 338
2022 261 3 0 107 2 0 16 0 389
2023 300 1 0 101 2 0 14 0 418

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 Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 402 20.0 20.1 13.7
1992 420 17.5 24.0 13.6
1993 415 18.9 22.0 20.2
1994 447 21.3 21.0 21.3
1995 417 21.2 19.7 23.7
1996 417 21.2 19.7 23.7
1997 435 21.0 20.7 26.9
1998 460 21.5 21.4 33.3
1999 450 24.5 18.4 36
2000 428 26.3 16.3 33.2
2001 457 25.5 17.9 36.3
2002 442 25.4 17.4 35.1
2003 442 25.4 17.4 35.1
2004 442 22.0 20.1 42.8
2005 546 23.8 22.9 45.8
2006 491 22.9 21.4 50.3
2007 520 25.5 20.4 50.6
2008 530 24.5 21.6 59.6
2009 538 24.0 22.4 57.1
2010 533 24.0 22.2 59.5
2011 494 24.5 20.1 65.2
2012 518 n/a n/a 74.7
2013 531 23.9 22.1 76.8
2014 546 23.8 22.9 71.1
2015 510 24.0 21.2 73.3
2016 511 24.0 21.2 74.6
2017 469 23.5 19.9 71.2
2018 467 23.5 19.8 69.4
2019 417 20.9 19.9 67.1
2020 399 19.0 21.0 64.4
2021 338 17.0 19.8 49.1
2022 389 17.0 22.8 45.8
2023 418 21.0 19.9 63.4

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 Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 402 20.0 20.1 13.7
1992 420 17.5 24.0 13.6
1993 415 18.9 22.0 20.2
1994 447 21.3 21.0 21.3
1995 417 21.2 19.7 23.7
1996 417 21.2 19.7 23.7
1997 435 21.0 20.7 26.9
1998 460 21.5 21.4 33.3
1999 450 24.5 18.4 36
2000 428 26.3 16.3 33.2
2001 457 25.5 17.9 36.3
2002 442 25.4 17.4 35.1
2003 442 25.4 17.4 35.1
2004 442 22.0 20.1 42.8
2005 546 23.8 22.9 45.8
2006 491 22.9 21.4 50.3
2007 520 25.5 20.4 50.6
2008 530 24.5 21.6 59.6
2009 538 24.0 22.4 57.1
2010 533 24.0 22.2 59.5
2011 494 24.5 20.1 65.2
2012 518 n/a n/a 74.7
2013 531 23.9 22.1 76.8
2014 546 23.8 22.9 71.1
2015 510 24.0 21.2 73.3
2016 511 24.0 21.2 74.6
2017 469 23.5 19.9 71.2
2018 467 23.5 19.8 69.4
2019 417 20.9 19.9 67.1
2020 399 19.0 21.0 64.4
2021 338 17.0 19.8 49.1
2022 389 17.0 22.8 45.8
2023 418 21.0 19.9 63.4

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 Park Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,109 (15.3%) $6,163 (84.7%) $7,272

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Linden Park 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 165th of 171 Elementary schoolsRanks 209th of 252 Elementary schools
 13.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Linden Park Elementary School)35.444
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Idaho Falls District)45.145.4
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Idaho)5351.1
 1.9%
4th Grade Math (Linden Park Elementary School)41.832.6
 9.2%
   4th Grade Math (Idaho Falls District)42.340.2
 2.1%
   4th Grade Math (Idaho)49.947.2
 2.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Linden Park Elementary School)33.329.4
 3.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho Falls District)51.947.7
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)55.350
 5.3%
All Grades Math (Linden Park Elementary School)30.432.1
 1.7%
   All Grades Math (Idaho Falls District)38.437.8
 0.6%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Linden Park Elementary School)30.231.8
 1.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho Falls District)49.148
 1.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students417418
 0.2%
African American51
 80%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic117101
 13.7%
Pacific Islander00
White266300
 12.8%
Two or More Races2314
 39.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.1%63.4%
 3.7%


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

Middle : Taylorview Middle School
High : Idaho Falls Senior High School

Students at Linden Park Elementary School are 72% White, 24% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 418 students attended Linden Park Elementary School.

Linden Park Elementary School ranks 225th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

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