Enrollment
344
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alden, NY
Alden Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Alden Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360255006572
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alden Intermediate School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Alden · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Alden Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alden Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Alden, NY.
School address
District: Alden Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360255006572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alden Intermediate School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alden Intermediate School
Alden Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Alden, New York, enrolling 344 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 344 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 660 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #180.
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 172 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Alden Central School District spends $20,611 per pupil, 22% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Alden Central School District also operates Alden Senior High School (488 students) and Alden Middle School (343 students) alongside Alden Intermediate School.
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 Intermediate School compares
Alden Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 53% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 172 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 93.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.3, Alden Intermediate School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alden Central School District, which includes Alden Intermediate School.
$20,611
Per student
-22%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 45.8%
Federal 11.5%
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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alden Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alden Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alden Primary at Townline | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alden Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~344 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Alden Intermediate School
How many students attend Alden Intermediate School?
Alden Intermediate School has 344 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alden, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alden Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alden Intermediate School is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alden Intermediate School?
26.5% of students at Alden Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alden Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Alden Intermediate School is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Alden, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alden Intermediate School?
Alden Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Alden?
By Resource Investment Index, Alden Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Alden, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alden on the city page.
Is Alden Intermediate School a good school?
Alden Intermediate School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York 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 Central School District?
Besides Alden Intermediate School, Alden Central School District also operates Alden Senior High School (488 students), Alden Middle School (343 students), and Alden Primary at Townline (299 students). See the Alden Central School District district page for the complete list.
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