Enrollment
415
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westbury, NY
Dryden Street School
Federal NCES profile for Dryden Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 363096002842
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dryden Street School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Westbury · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dryden Street School has class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dryden Street School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Westbury, NY.
School address
District: Westbury Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 363096002842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+68% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dryden Street School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dryden Street School
Dryden Street School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Westbury, New York, enrolling 415 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.8:1 is larger than about 98% of New York schools and 68% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 415 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 907 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #902, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 45/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Westbury Union Free School District also operates Westbury High School (1,574 students) and Westbury Middle School (945 students) alongside Dryden Street 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 Street School compares
Dryden Street 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 68% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 68% above state mean
Top 98% in New York - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.4%
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
$30,348
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
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 71.1%
African American 18.3%
White 10.1%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Dryden Street School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westbury Union Free School District, which includes Dryden Street School.
$30,348
Per student
+15%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+83%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 41.7%
Federal 11.4%
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 Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbury High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westbury Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Drexel Avenue School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Powells Lane School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dryden Street School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~415 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dryden Street School
How many students attend Dryden Street School?
Dryden Street School has 415 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westbury, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dryden Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dryden Street School is 19.8:1, which is 68% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dryden Street School?
36.3% of students at Dryden Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dryden Street School?
The largest demographic group at Dryden Street School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment, in Westbury, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dryden Street School?
Dryden Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Street School rank among public schools in Westbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Dryden Street School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Westbury, 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 Westbury on the city page.
Is Dryden Street School a good school?
Dryden Street School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Westbury Union Free School District?
Besides Dryden Street School, Westbury Union Free School District also operates Westbury High School (1,574 students), Westbury Middle School (945 students), and Park Avenue School (557 students). See the Westbury Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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