- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Alden Intermediate School shrank from 370 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 360255006572 · Alden, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 13.8:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Alden Senior High School (488 students)
Alden Intermediate School shrank from 370 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Alden Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alden Senior H
Alden Senior High School
488 students
- This school
Alden Intermediate School
344 students
- Alden Middle S
Alden Middle School
343 students
- Alden Primary
Alden Primary at Townline
299 students
What this shows Alden Intermediate School reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alden Intermediate School compares
Alden Intermediate School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$21,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Alden Central School District reports $21,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~344 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), down 32.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.