Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dryden Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dryden Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Dryden, NY, encompassing approximately 100.3 square miles. The zone typically allows for a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.5 miles to the edge, reaching up to 8.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dryden Elementary School's student population of 500 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
500 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dryden Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dryden Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2831 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dryden Elementary School's ranking?
Dryden Elementary School is ranked #2831 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Dryden Elementary School often compared to?
Dryden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Homer Elementary School, Groton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Dryden Elementary School?
500 students attend Dryden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Dryden Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dryden Elementary School?
Dryden Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dryden Elementary School offer ?
Dryden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Dryden Elementary School part of?
Dryden Elementary School is part of Dryden Central School District.
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