Number 5
Regular School · Linden, NJ
Number 5 is a regular school school in Linden, New Jersey, serving grades PK–05 with 319 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 12.3:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 155 | 49% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 128 | 40% |
| White | 20 | 6% |
| Two or more races | 11 | 3% |
| Asian | 4 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 319 | 164M / 155F |
English Language Learners: 8 (3% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 10-14% | 25.6% | 119 |
| Reading Proficiency | 35-39% | 46.8% | 119 |
| Science Proficiency | <=10% | — | 42 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 319 | 100% |
Contact & Location
1014 Bower Street
Linden, NJ 07036
Phone: (908)486-2666
http://www.linden.k12.nj.us/schools/school5/Other Schools in District
- Number 1 Elementary
- Number 10 Elementary
- Number 2 Elementary
- Number 4 Elementary
- Number 6 Elementary
- Number 8 Elementary
- Number 9 Elementary
- Linden High School High
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 07036) → CensusDepth.com
- New Jersey population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- New Jersey teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
340861005572
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD