- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Alden School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.1 → 49.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 250441000968 · Duxbury, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
622 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Duxbury High (808 students)
Alden School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.1 → 49.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Alden School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Duxbury High
Duxbury High
808 students
- Chandler Eleme
Chandler Elementary
665 students
- This school
Alden School
622 students
- Duxbury Middle
Duxbury Middle
599 students
What this shows Alden School reports 622 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alden School compares
Alden School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,599
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
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.
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
District finance for Duxbury reports $20,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~622 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.