- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dryden, NY
Dryden Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dryden Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360933003423
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dryden Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Dryden · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dryden Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dryden Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dryden, NY.
School address
District: Dryden Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360933003423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Dryden Elementary School held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.5 → 63.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 360933003423 · Dryden, NY Other · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 8.1:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Dryden High School (356 students)
Dryden Elementary School held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.5 → 63.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Dryden Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dryden Elementary School
500 students
- Dryden High Sc
Dryden High School
356 students
- Dryden Middle
Dryden Middle School
283 students
- Cassavant Elem 85
Cassavant Elementary School
85 students
- Freeville Elem 80
Freeville Elementary School
80 students
What this shows Dryden Elementary School reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dryden Elementary School compares
Dryden Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 19% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in New York - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$30,736
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Dryden Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Dryden Central School District reports $30,736 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 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dryden Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cassavant Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freeville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar 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
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dryden Elementary School
How many students attend Dryden Elementary School?
Dryden Elementary School has 500 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dryden, NY. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dryden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dryden Elementary School is 8.1:1, which is 31% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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?
45.7% of students at Dryden Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dryden Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dryden Elementary School is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Dryden, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dryden Elementary School?
Dryden Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Dryden?
By Resource Investment Index, Dryden Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dryden, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dryden Central School District?
Besides Dryden Elementary School, Dryden Central School District also operates Dryden High School (356 students), Dryden Middle School (283 students), and Cassavant Elementary School (85 students). See the Dryden Central School District district page for the complete list.