Linden Public School District
6,664 Students
11 Schools
District Overview
Located at 2 E. Gibbons Street in Linden, New Jersey, the Linden Public School District is a vibrant, fully operational public school system situated in a large suburban setting within the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan region. Serving a dynamic student body of 6,664 pupils across 11 operational schools, the district offers a comprehensive academic spectrum spanning from prekindergarten through the 12th grade. Linden prides itself on a diverse student population, drawing strength from a rich multicultural makeup that includes significant Hispanic, Black, White, Asian, and multiracial representation across all primary and secondary grade levels.
To foster an engaging learning environment and support student success at every tier, the district maintains a robust instructional and operational workforce. Linden Public School District employs approximately 1,096 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers, who are supported by 207 instructional aides and 889 dedicated support personnel, bringing the total district staff to nearly 2,192 FTE employees. This well-resourced staffing structure ensures strong student-to-educator connections, tailored classroom support, and comprehensive extracurricular programming. Families, educators, and researchers seeking further information about the district's academic offerings and school community can visit their official portal at www.lindenps.org.
To foster an engaging learning environment and support student success at every tier, the district maintains a robust instructional and operational workforce. Linden Public School District employs approximately 1,096 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers, who are supported by 207 instructional aides and 889 dedicated support personnel, bringing the total district staff to nearly 2,192 FTE employees. This well-resourced staffing structure ensures strong student-to-educator connections, tailored classroom support, and comprehensive extracurricular programming. Families, educators, and researchers seeking further information about the district's academic offerings and school community can visit their official portal at www.lindenps.org.
11
Total Schools
6,664
Total Students
1,096.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 843 |
| Hispanic | 3,423 |
| Black | 1,995 |
| Asian | 138 |
| Two or More | 230 |
| American Indian | 20 |
| Pacific Islander | 15 |
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Hispanic3,423 (51.4%)
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Black1,995 (29.9%)
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White843 (12.7%)
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Two or More230 (3.5%)
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Asian138 (2.1%)
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American Indian20 (0.3%)
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Pacific Islander15 (0.2%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 8 |
| Middle | 2 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 11 |
| Students: | 6,664* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 1,096.0* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.1 |
Schools in Linden Public School District
Found 11 Schools
Middle School 6th - 8th
1,934 Students
High School 9th - 12th
Middle School 6th - 8th
454 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
299 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
602 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
447 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
319 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
320 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
334 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
311 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th