- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arlington Heights, IL
Dryden Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Dryden Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170414000095
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dryden Elem School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 9
- elementary schools in Arlington Heights · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 521
- students enrolled
Dryden Elem School has class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dryden Elem School ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Arlington Heights, IL.
School address
District: Arlington Heights Sd 25 · Illinois
NCES ID 170414000095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170414000095 · Arlington Heights, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 16.3:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Middle School (1,024 students)
Resource Investment Index #5 of 9 elementary schools in Arlington Heights. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Dryden Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Middle
Thomas Middle School
1,024 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
812 students
- Olive-Mary Sti
Olive-Mary Stitt School
671 students
- Westgate Elem
Westgate Elem School
633 students
- Ivy Hill Elem
Ivy Hill Elem School
593 students
- This school
Dryden Elem School
521 students
What this shows Dryden Elem School reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dryden Elem School compares
Dryden Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Illinois - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,806
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Asian 9.2%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.5, Dryden Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arlington Heights Sd 25, which includes Dryden Elem School.
$18,806
Per student
+3%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 69.9%
State 24.8%
Federal 5.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dryden Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olive-Mary Stitt School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westgate Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ivy Hill Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dryden Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Arlington Heights
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Olive-Mary Stitt School
Standard public school
671 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Westgate Elem School
Standard public school
633 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Ivy Hill Elem School
Standard public school
593 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Windsor Elementary School
Standard public school
490 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Patton Elem School
Standard public school
399 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
J W Riley Elem School
Standard public school
319 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~521 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dryden Elem School
How many students attend Dryden Elem School?
Dryden Elem School has 521 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arlington Heights, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dryden Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dryden Elem School is 16.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dryden Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Dryden Elem School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Arlington Heights, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dryden Elem School?
Dryden Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dryden Elem School rank among elementary schools in Arlington Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Dryden Elem School ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Arlington Heights, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Arlington Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington Heights Sd 25?
Besides Dryden Elem School, Arlington Heights Sd 25 also operates Thomas Middle School (1,024 students), South Middle School (812 students), and Olive-Mary Stitt School (671 students). See the Arlington Heights Sd 25 district page for the complete list.
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