- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Dryden Street School shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 363096002842 · Westbury, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 19.8:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Westbury High School (1,574 students)
Dryden Street School shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Dryden Street School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westbury High
Westbury High School
1,574 students
- Westbury Middl
Westbury Middle School
945 students
- Park Avenue Sc 557
Park Avenue School
557 students
- Drexel Avenue 513
Drexel Avenue School
513 students
- Powells Lane S 476
Powells Lane School
476 students
- This school 415
Dryden Street School
415 students
What this shows Dryden Street School reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dryden Street School compares
Dryden Street School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$35,380
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
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
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
District finance for Westbury Union Free School District reports $35,380 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~415 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), down 25.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.