Enrollment
229
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alden, MN
Alden-Conger Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alden-Conger Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270303000079
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alden-Conger Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Alden · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alden-Conger Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alden-Conger Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Alden, MN.
School address
District: Alden-Conger Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270303000079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alden-Conger Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alden-Conger Elementary
Alden-Conger Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Alden, Minnesota, enrolling 229 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 229 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 288 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #68.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 229 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district, Alden-Conger Public School District, also runs Alden-Conger Secondary (215 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alden-Conger Elementary compares
Alden-Conger Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 32% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 30% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,296
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Alden-Conger Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alden-Conger Public School District, which includes Alden-Conger Elementary.
$14,296
Per student
-6%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 69.4%
Federal 8.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alden-Conger Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alden-Conger Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alden-Conger Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~229 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Alden-Conger Elementary
How many students attend Alden-Conger Elementary?
Alden-Conger Elementary has 229 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alden, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alden-Conger Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alden-Conger Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alden-Conger Elementary?
29.0% of students at Alden-Conger Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alden-Conger Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alden-Conger Elementary is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Alden, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alden-Conger Elementary?
Alden-Conger Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alden-Conger Elementary rank among schools in Alden?
By Resource Investment Index, Alden-Conger Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Alden, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alden on the city page.
Is Alden-Conger Elementary a good school?
Alden-Conger Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alden-Conger Public School District?
Besides Alden-Conger Elementary, Alden-Conger Public School District also operates Alden-Conger Secondary (215 students). See the Alden-Conger Public School District district page for the complete list.
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