- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Alden Terrace School held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 361062000831 · Valley Stream, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 10.1:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara H Carlson School (764 students)
Alden Terrace School held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Alden Terrace School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clara H Carlso
Clara H Carlson School
764 students
- Dutch Broadway
Dutch Broadway School
715 students
- Covert Avenue
Covert Avenue School
646 students
- Gotham Avenue
Gotham Avenue School
515 students
- This school
Alden Terrace School
405 students
- Stewart Manor
Stewart Manor School
342 students
What this shows Alden Terrace School reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alden Terrace School compares
Alden Terrace School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$27,474
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 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.
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
District finance for Elmont Union Free School District reports $27,474 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~405 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.