- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Alden Middle School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 360255000038 · Alden, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 10.4:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Alden Senior High School (488 students)
Alden Middle School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Alden Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alden Senior H
Alden Senior High School
488 students
- Alden Intermed
Alden Intermediate School
344 students
- This school
Alden Middle School
343 students
- Alden Primary
Alden Primary at Townline
299 students
What this shows Alden Middle School reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alden Middle School compares
Alden Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~343 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.