Enrollment
343
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alden, NY
Alden Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Alden Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360255000038
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alden Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Alden · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alden Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alden Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Alden, NY.
School address
District: Alden Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360255000038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alden Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alden Middle School
Alden Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Alden, New York, enrolling 343 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 343 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 631 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #139.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
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 19.8% 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 Intermediate School (344 students) alongside Alden Middle 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 Middle School compares
Alden Middle 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 56% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in New York - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.8%
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
11
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 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 95.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, Alden Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alden Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alden Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alden Primary at Townline | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alden Middle 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
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle 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 (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Alden Middle School
How many students attend Alden Middle School?
Alden Middle School has 343 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alden, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alden Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alden Middle School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Middle School?
24.8% of students at Alden Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alden Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Alden Middle School is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in Alden, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alden Middle School?
Alden Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Alden?
By Resource Investment Index, Alden Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School a good school?
Alden Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Middle School, Alden Central School District also operates Alden Senior High School (488 students), Alden Intermediate School (344 students), and Alden Primary at Townline (299 students). See the Alden Central School District district page for the complete list.
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