- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Alden-Conger Elementary grew from 221 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 270303000079 · Alden, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 12.1:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Alden-Conger Secondary (215 students)
Alden-Conger Elementary grew from 221 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Alden-Conger Elementary compares
Alden-Conger Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,020
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Alden-Conger Public School District reports $15,020 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~229 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), up 14.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.