Linden STEM Academy (K-6)

369 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Linden STEM Academy, located on Cleveland Avenue in Columbus, Ohio, is a specialized elementary school serving students in grades K-6. As a dedicated STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) school, it focuses on providing a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum designed to prepare students for the demands of a modern, technology-driven workforce. The school emphasizes hands-on learning, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving, aiming to integrate technical skills across all core subjects to ensure students are well-rounded and academically prepared for middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Linden STEM Academy plays a vital role in the local Linden community. The school environment is structured to foster innovation and curiosity, often utilizing project-based learning to engage students in real-world challenges. By focusing on STEM literacy at an early age, the academy seeks to bridge educational gaps and provide its diverse student body with the tools and exposure necessary to succeed in higher education and future careers in science and technology fields.

369

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Linden STEM Academy (K-6)
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	87
Black	238
Asian	3
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

Black
238 (64.5 %)
Hispanic
87 (23.6 %)
Two or More
23 (6.2 %)
White
16 (4.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Columbus City Schools District
Phone:	(614)365-6537
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 61