Enrollment
215
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alden, MN
Alden-Conger Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Alden-Conger Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270303000080
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alden-Conger Secondary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Alden · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Alden-Conger Secondary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alden-Conger Secondary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Alden, MN.
School address
District: Alden-Conger Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270303000080 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alden-Conger Secondary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alden-Conger Secondary
Alden-Conger Secondary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Alden, Minnesota, enrolling 215 students.
At 15.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 215 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 232 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #101.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district, Alden-Conger Public School District, also runs Alden-Conger Elementary (229 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 Secondary compares
Alden-Conger Secondary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 40% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.3, Alden-Conger Secondary 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 Secondary.
$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 Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alden-Conger Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alden-Conger Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~215 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Alden-Conger Secondary
How many students attend Alden-Conger Secondary?
Alden-Conger Secondary has 215 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alden, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alden-Conger Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alden-Conger Secondary is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 2% 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 Secondary?
25.7% of students at Alden-Conger Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alden-Conger Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Alden-Conger Secondary is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Alden, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alden-Conger Secondary?
Alden-Conger Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Secondary rank among schools in Alden?
By Resource Investment Index, Alden-Conger Secondary ranks #2 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 Secondary a good school?
Alden-Conger Secondary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Secondary, Alden-Conger Public School District also operates Alden-Conger Elementary (229 students). See the Alden-Conger Public School District district page for the complete list.
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