- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alden, NY
Alden Primary at Townline
Federal NCES profile for Alden Primary at Townline, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360255000041
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alden Primary at Townline earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Alden · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Alden Primary at Townline has class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alden Primary at Townline ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Alden, NY.
School address
District: Alden Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360255000041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Alden Primary at Townline held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 360255000041 · Alden, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 13.6:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Alden Senior High School (488 students)
Alden Primary at Townline held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Alden Primary at Townline 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
- Alden Middle S
Alden Middle School
343 students
- This school
Alden Primary at Townline
299 students
What this shows Alden Primary at Townline reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alden Primary at Townline compares
Alden Primary at Townline 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 53% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in New York - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 299 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 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Alden Primary at Townline 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 Primary at Townline Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alden Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alden Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alden Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alden Primary at Townline'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
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alden Primary at Townline
How many students attend Alden Primary at Townline?
Alden Primary at Townline has 299 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alden, NY. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alden Primary at Townline?
The student-teacher ratio at Alden Primary at Townline is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alden Primary at Townline?
26.4% of students at Alden Primary at Townline are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alden Primary at Townline?
The largest demographic group at Alden Primary at Townline is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Alden, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alden Primary at Townline?
Alden Primary at Townline has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Primary at Townline rank among public schools in Alden?
By Resource Investment Index, Alden Primary at Townline ranks #3 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 Primary at Townline, Alden Central School District also operates Alden Senior High School (488 students), Alden Intermediate School (344 students), and Alden Middle School (343 students). See the Alden Central School District district page for the complete list.