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Linden Charter Academy

3244 NORTH LINDEN RD, FLINT, MI 48504

About Linden Charter Academy

Linden Charter Academy in Flint, Michigan is a free K-8 charter school serving approximately 801 students with approximately 32.5 full-time teachers, producing a student-teacher ratio around 24.7:1. Academic performance appears to be mixed: recent results shared show a proficiency rate of approximately 23% for math, and approximately 29% for reading, both below the Michigan averages. The student population is racially and economically diverse, with many students qualifying for free/reduced-price lunch, reflecting local economic challenges. Staff data suggests a stable teaching core has been maintained, with additional support from National Heritage Academies and partnerships providing before/after care. Additionally, median home prices in the school zone appear to be very affordable, at an average price around $44,000, which likely impacts families' decisions. It's balance of strong academics and supportive culture makes it a standout elementary school in Michigan for growing young learners.

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 23%
Reading 29%
State average proficiency is 23% in Math and 29% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
800
Total Students
TOP 178 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Linden Charter Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30AM - 4:00PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.1%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 3.7%
Black 86.5%
Two+ Races 8.7%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.1%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
3.7%
Black
86.5%
Two+ Races
8.7%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 800
52.5%
420 Female
47.5%
380 Male

Student Population

800 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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The school continues to offer various extracurriculars and hosts community events throughout the year, such as the Book Fair and school concerts.

FAQ

Q1. How is the curriculum at Linden Charter Academy different?

Ans: Linden Charter Academy focuses on combining a strong academic curriculum with character-based learning to develop well-balanced students.

Q2. Are there any extracurricular opportunities at Linden Charter Academy?

Ans: Yes! The school has clubs, sports, and arts programming to promote creativity and collaboration.

Q3. How does Linden Charter Academy assist struggling students?

Ans: Linden Charter Academy has intervention programs in place and individualized learning plans for academic assistance.

Q4. What technology is integrated into the curriculum at Linden Charter Academy?

Ans: Linden Charter Academy uses chromebook devices and smart classrooms to give students the opportunity for interactive learning.

Q5. What opportunities exist for parent engagement at Linden Charter Academy?

Ans: The school promotes family nights, offers volunteer opportunities at school events, and is open to communicate with parents regularly.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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