- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Alden-Conger Secondary held near 222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 15.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 270303000080 · Alden, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 15.4:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Alden-Conger Elementary (229 students)
Alden-Conger Secondary held near 222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 15.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Alden-Conger Secondary compares
Alden-Conger Secondary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
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 (~215 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.