Alden School

www.duxbury.k12.ma.us/o/as

622 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

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.

622

Total Students

52.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alden School
Demographic	Student Count
White	552
Hispanic	23
Black	9
Asian	11
Two or More	26

White
552 (88.9%)
Two or More
26 (4.2%)
Hispanic
23 (3.7%)
Asian
11 (1.8%)
Black
9 (1.4%)

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:	Duxbury
Phone:	(781)934-7630
Website:	http://www.duxbury.k12.ma.us/o/as
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	622
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 3 198

Grade 4 227

Grade 5 197