Serving 284 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Alden Primary At Townline ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Alden Primary At Townline's student population of 284 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Alden Primary At Townline is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-64%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
92%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
How many students attend Alden Primary At Townline?
284 students attend Alden Primary At Townline.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Alden Primary At Townline students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alden Primary At Townline?
Alden Primary At Townline has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Alden Primary At Townline offer ?
Alden Primary At Townline offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alden Primary At Townline part of?
Alden Primary At Townline is part of Alden Central School District.
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