Enrollment
622
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Duxbury, MA
Alden School
Federal NCES profile for Alden School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250441000968
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alden School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Duxbury · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 622
- students enrolled
Alden School has class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alden School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Duxbury, MA.
School address
District: Duxbury · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250441000968 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alden School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alden School
Alden School is a mid-sized elementary school in Duxbury, Massachusetts, enrolling 622 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 622 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 21/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Duxbury also operates Duxbury High (808 students) and Chandler Elementary (665 students) alongside Alden 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 School compares
Alden School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,688
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 88.9%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Alden School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Duxbury, which includes Alden School.
$19,688
Per student
-12%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.9%
State 20.5%
Federal 5.6%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duxbury High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chandler Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duxbury Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alden School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~622 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Alden School
How many students attend Alden School?
Alden School has 622 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Duxbury, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alden School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alden School is 13.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alden School?
The largest demographic group at Alden School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Duxbury, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alden School?
Alden School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alden School rank among public schools in Duxbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Alden School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Duxbury, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Duxbury on the city page.
Is Alden School a good school?
Alden School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts 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 Duxbury?
Besides Alden School, Duxbury also operates Duxbury High (808 students), Chandler Elementary (665 students), and Duxbury Middle (599 students). See the Duxbury district page for the complete list.
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