Dryden Street School

545 Dryden St
Westbury, NY 11590
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Dryden Street School serves 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 415 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dryden Street School's student population of 415 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
415 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Dryden Street School is 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
71%
31%
Black
19%
15%
White
10%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
(22-23)
39.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Dryden Street School often compared to?
Dryden Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Dryden Street School?
415 students attend Dryden Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Dryden Street School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 10% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dryden Street School?
Dryden Street School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dryden Street School offer ?
Dryden Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dryden Street School part of?
Dryden Street School is part of Westbury Union Free School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 415 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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