publicelementaryPK-5

Number 5

1014 Bower Street, Linden, NJ 07036, United States

+1 (908) 486-2666

http://www.linden.k12.nj.us/schools/school5/

3.2

Overall Rating

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Number 5 Overview

About This School

Number 5 is a public elementary in Linden, New Jersey, serving 319 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 42% in ELA and 22% in math. The school maintains a 12:1 student-teacher ratio with 26 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $78,035. Students at the school are 51% male and 49% female. The demographic breakdown includes 49% Black, 40% Hispanic, 6% White, 3% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian students.

319

Total Students

PK-5

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

26 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts42%

Mathematics22%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Union County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

Number 5 Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

42%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 34%State Avg: 50%

22%

Mathematics

City Avg: 20%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 11.8:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

Students per Counselor

Number 5 Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$78,035

City Avg: $78,035

State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio12:1

Students per Counselor:1

Number 5 Student Demographics

Student Body

51.41%

Male

48.59%

Female

Total Enrollment: 319 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White6.27%

Hispanic40.13%

Asian1.25%

Black48.59%

Two or More Races3.45%

Native American0.31%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Number 5

Q: What is Number 5?

A: Number 5 is a elementary public located in Linden.

Q: How many students attend Number 5?

A: Number 5 has approximately 319 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Number 5?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Number 5 is 12:1.

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Detailed Information about Number 5

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Number 5 - Linden, NJ

Quick Facts about Number 5
School Name	Number 5
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	1014 Bower Street, Linden, NJ 07036, Linden, NJ
County	Union County
Phone	+1 (908) 486-2666
Total Students	319
Student-Teacher Ratio	12:1
Full-Time Teachers	26
Rating	3.2/10
ELA Proficiency	42%
Math Proficiency	22%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Number 5

What is Number 5?

Number 5 is a elementary public located in Linden.

How many students attend Number 5?

Number 5 has approximately 319 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Number 5?

The student-teacher ratio at Number 5 is 12:1.

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