Enrollment
500
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dryden Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dryden Elementary School
Dryden Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Dryden, New York, enrolling 500 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.1:1, Dryden Elementary School is leaner than roughly 89% of New York schools and 31% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 500 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 896 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #501.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Dryden Central School District also operates Dryden High School (356 students) and Dryden Middle School (283 students) alongside Dryden Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dryden Elementary School compares
Dryden Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$28,585
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dryden Central School District, which includes Dryden Elementary School.
$28,585
Per student
+8%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+72%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.2%
State 49.2%
Federal 10.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~500 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Dryden on the city page.
Is Dryden Elementary School a good school?
Dryden Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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