ALDEN-CONGER ELEMENTARY

221 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Alden-Conger Elementary, located in the small town of Alden, Minnesota, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Alden-Conger School District. As a small, rural school, it places a strong emphasis on fostering a close-knit community environment where teachers and staff can provide personalized attention to their students. The school is dedicated to building a solid academic foundation, focusing on core subjects while integrating essential social and emotional learning to prepare children for their future educational endeavors.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school is known for its role in maintaining the traditions and values of the Alden community. By keeping class sizes manageable, the elementary school encourages active parent involvement and strong student-teacher relationships, which are hallmarks of its educational philosophy. Through its commitment to a supportive learning atmosphere, Alden-Conger Elementary strives to help its students grow into responsible, capable learners within a safe and nurturing environment.

221

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALDEN-CONGER ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	11
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	6

White
202 (91.4 %)
Hispanic
11 (5.0 %)
Two or More
6 (2.7 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALDEN-CONGER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)874-3240
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 33