Enrollment
299
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alden Primary at Townline compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alden Primary at Townline
Alden Primary at Townline is a mid-sized elementary school in Alden, New York, enrolling 299 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 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 26.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 299 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 524 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #389, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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 Primary at Townline.
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 Primary at Townline compares
Alden Primary at Townline 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alden Central School District, which includes Alden Primary at Townline.
$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 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
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~299 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Alden on the city page.
Is Alden Primary at Townline a good school?
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. 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 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.
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