Dryden Street School serves 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dryden Street School's student population of 408 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dryden Street School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
73%
30%
Black
16%
16%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
408 students attend Dryden Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Dryden Street School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dryden Street School?
Dryden Street School has a student ration of 20:1, 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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