- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dryden, MI
Dryden Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dryden Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261224004927
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dryden Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 224
- students enrolled
Dryden Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Dryden Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261224004927 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Dryden Elementary School held near 227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 261224004927 · Dryden, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 11.2:1 · 64.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Dryden High School (214 students)
Dryden Elementary School held near 227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Dryden Elementary School compares
Dryden Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 36% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 18% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 11% in Michigan - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Dryden Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Dryden Community Schools reports $13,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dryden Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dryden High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dryden Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dryden Elementary School
How many students attend Dryden Elementary School?
Dryden Elementary School has 224 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dryden, MI. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dryden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dryden Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 36% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dryden Elementary School?
64.1% of students at Dryden Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dryden Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dryden Elementary School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Dryden, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dryden Elementary School?
Dryden Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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).
What other schools are in Dryden Community Schools?
Besides Dryden Elementary School, Dryden Community Schools also operates Dryden High School (214 students). See the Dryden Community Schools district page for the complete list.