Number 5
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Linden, New Jersey 07036 · Linden Public School District
#957 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#20780 of 50,301 nationally
About Number 5
Number 5 is a public elementary located in Linden, in the Linden Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 319 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 56.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 957th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (78th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 319.
There are 11 schools in Linden; Number 5 ranks 3rd of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)75.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Number 5 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Number 5
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
Linden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
710 students · 601 m away
Dr. Charles C. Polk School
Roselle · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
315 students · 682 m away
Number 1
Linden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
454 students · 922 m away
Grace Wilday Junior High School
Roselle · Public middle · Grades 7–8
482 students · 1.2 km away
Number 4
Linden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students · 1.3 km away
Linden High School
Linden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,934 students · 1.3 km away
Number 6
Linden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
320 students · 1.3 km away
Leonard V Moore Middle School
Roselle · Public middle · Grades 5–6
485 students · 1.5 km away
Abraham Clark High School
Roselle · Public high · Grades 9–12
926 students · 1.5 km away
Number 8
Linden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School
Minotola · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
320 students
Willow Grove Elementary School
Hackettstown · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
320 students
Meadowbrook
Hillsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
318 students
Dr. Paul Rafalides School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
318 students
Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
320 students
Number 6
Linden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
320 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Number 5 a good school?
Number 5 has a Success Index (US) of 56.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #957 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Number 5 rank in New Jersey?
Number 5 ranks #957 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #20780 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Number 5?
Number 5 had 319 students in 2025.
Is Number 5 a elementary school or a high school?
Number 5 is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Number 5?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Number 5; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.