Enrollment
405
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valley Stream, NY
Alden Terrace School
Federal NCES profile for Alden Terrace School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361062000831
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alden Terrace School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Valley Stream · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Alden Terrace School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alden Terrace School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Valley Stream, NY.
School address
District: Elmont Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361062000831 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alden Terrace School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alden Terrace School
Alden Terrace School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Valley Stream, New York, enrolling 405 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 405 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 924 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #703, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (45%) and African American (39%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Elmont Union Free School District also operates Clara H Carlson School (764 students) and Dutch Broadway School (715 students) alongside Alden Terrace 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 Terrace School compares
Alden Terrace School 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in New York - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$25,735
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 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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
Asian 45.2%
African American 39.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 0.5%
White 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Alden Terrace School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elmont Union Free School District, which includes Alden Terrace School.
$25,735
Per student
-3%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.8%
State 35.1%
Federal 11.1%
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 Terrace School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara H Carlson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dutch Broadway School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Covert Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gotham Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stewart Manor School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alden Terrace School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other 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 (~405 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Alden Terrace School
How many students attend Alden Terrace School?
Alden Terrace School has 405 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valley Stream, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alden Terrace School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alden Terrace School is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Terrace School?
42.1% of students at Alden Terrace School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alden Terrace School?
The largest demographic group at Alden Terrace School is Asian at 45.2% of enrollment, in Valley Stream, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alden Terrace School?
Alden Terrace School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Terrace School rank among schools in Valley Stream?
By Resource Investment Index, Alden Terrace School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Valley Stream, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Valley Stream on the city page.
Is Alden Terrace School a good school?
Alden Terrace School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Elmont Union Free School District?
Besides Alden Terrace School, Elmont Union Free School District also operates Clara H Carlson School (764 students), Dutch Broadway School (715 students), and Covert Avenue School (646 students). See the Elmont Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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