Linden Street School vs R. E. Thalberg Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Linden Street School
Plainville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
R. E. Thalberg Elementary School
Southington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students
| Measure | Linden Street School Plainville, Connecticut | R. E. Thalberg Elementary School Southington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #303 of 596 | #243 of 596 |
| National rank | #14051 of 50,301 | #8096 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 363 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 60% |
| city | Plainville | Southington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R. E. Thalberg Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 66.1).
- •R. E. Thalberg Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •R. E. Thalberg Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •R. E. Thalberg Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 47.4%).
- •Linden Street School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.3).
- •R. E. Thalberg Elementary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 363.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Linden Street School better than R. E. Thalberg Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), R. E. Thalberg Elementary School ranks higher (74.8 vs 66.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Linden Street School and R. E. Thalberg Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Plainville and Southington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Linden Street School: 363. R. E. Thalberg Elementary School: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Linden Street School and R. E. Thalberg Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Linden Street School is 303rd of 596 and R. E. Thalberg Elementary School is 243rd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).