Total enrollment
470
-35 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Alden
Minnesota · Public K-12
Alden sits inside Minnesota and runs 5 public K-12 schools, serving about 470 students between them, an average of 94 per campus.
7-year change in Alden
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
+2 (+67%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 93%
% Hispanic
6%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDEN-CONGER ELEMENTARY | Elementary | PK-06 | 229 |
| ALDEN-CONGER SECONDARY | High | 07-12 | 215 |
| Enrich Alden | Combined | KG-12 | 17 |
| First Step Alden | Elementary | PK-PK | 3 |
| Next Step West (Alden) | High | 08-12 | 6 |
About Alden
Public education in Alden, Minnesota runs across 5 schools that serves roughly 470 students. By footprint, Alden sits in the sparse bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 2 elementary, 2 high, and 1 other.
Schools in Alden average about 94 students each, 74% noticeably below the Minnesota norm.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 7%: 505 students in SY 2017-18 versus 470 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 3 to 5 across the same 7-year window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Alden discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.