ALDEN SCHOOL

Alden School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Duxbury school district, located in Duxbury, MA with about 676 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 47 teachers, Alden School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Alden School, located at 75 Alden Street in Duxbury, Massachusetts, is a primary educational institution that serves the town’s younger student population. As part of the Duxbury Public Schools district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children. The school is centrally located within the community and is a key component of the town's commitment to providing high-quality public education.

The Alden School is well-regarded for its emphasis on foundational academics, social-emotional learning, and community involvement. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for their transition to the middle school level while encouraging curiosity and collaboration among its pupils. With its dedicated staff and active parent-teacher involvement, the school functions as a cornerstone of the Duxbury community, dedicated to academic achievement and the personal growth of its students.

For more information, contact Alden School at (781) 934-7630 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

75 Alden Street
Duxbury, MA 02332
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ALDEN SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Duxbury, MA with about 676 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Duxbury
Total Students:
676
Teachers:
47.14
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 676 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ALDEN SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
91.4%
Two or more races
4.4%
Hispanic/Latino
2.5%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Black or African American
0.1%

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.