Enrollment
224
Elementary
DISTRICT 219 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DRYDEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 261224004927
Dryden Elementary School
3835 N MILL RD, DRYDEN, MI 48428 · (810) 448-4001 · Lapeer County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL224 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
9.8:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.5:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
119 students
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 47 | 21% |
| Grade 1 | 28 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 38 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 24 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 24 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 28 | 13% |
| Grade 6 | 35 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (47) is 34% larger than its 6th grade class (35).
Student demographics
20%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 18% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Dryden Elementary School→Dryden High School
Based on grade levels within Dryden Community Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Dryden Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dryden Elementary School this school | 224 | 53.1% | N/A |
| Wilson Elementary HERRON | 220 | 55.0% | 42.3% |
| Sodt Elementary School MONROE | 236 | 53.8% | N/A |
| Sanborn Elementary OSSINEKE | 201 | 55.7% | 37.6% |
| Twin Lake School TWIN LAKE | 205 | 51.7% | N/A |
| Webster Kindergarten Center ESCANABA | 215 | 54.4% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Dryden Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Lapeer County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 224 | #1,355 of 1,630 | #11 of 11 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 9.8:1 | #8 of 1,424 | #1 of 11 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 19.8% | #1,104 of 1,424 | #8 of 11 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 53.1% | #838 of 1,563 | #6 of 11 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.8% | #389 of 440 | #6 of 6 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
224
+3 (+1%) vs 2020
-43% since 1990-91, when it was 390
Student : Teacher
9.8:1
was 14.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 224 | 22.9 | 9.8:1 | 53% (119) |
| 2023-24 | 227 | 22.5 | 10.1:1 | 46% (104) |
| 2022-23 | 231 | 20.8 | 11.1:1 | 65% (150) |
| 2020-21 | 221 | 15 | 14.7:1 | 50% (111) |
| 2017-18 | 220 | 14.2 | 15.5:1 | 49% (108) |
| 2015-16 | 250 | 14 | 17.9:1 | 47% (117) |
| 2010-11 | 334 | 17 | 19.6:1 | 37% (125) |
| 2000-01 | 444 | 26 | 17.1:1 | 7% (31) |
| 1990-91 | 390 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dryden Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 2% (220 to 224); teachers up 61% (14.2 to 22.9).
About Dryden Elementary School
Dryden Elementary School is the name of a small elementary school in DRYDEN, Michigan. Its 224 students are spread across pre-K through 6. The school's enrollment is 39% smaller than the 369 average for elementary schools in Michigan.
Dryden Elementary School falls under Dryden Community Schools, which has 2 schools enrolling 438 students.
Federal enrollment data show Dryden Elementary School is 89% White. Other groups make up 6% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. County-wide, about 91% of residents are White. The school's diversity index is 20%, meaning two students picked at random have a 20% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
With 22.9 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at Dryden Elementary School was 9.8:1. On average, elementary schools in Michigan have 15.8:1, compared with 9.8:1 here. Dryden Elementary School's free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 53%. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Lapeer County is 42%.
Among Lapeer County residents, the median household income is $77,306, roughly 20% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Dryden Elementary School is one of 27 public schools in the county.
Dryden High School is the closest public school, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line. Other public schools within five miles number 6.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Rural: Distant: in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, enrollment moved from 221 to 224, a small change. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 14.7:1; by 2024-25 it was 9.8:1.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss school safety, transportation, and start times at Dryden Elementary School. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Lapeer County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
88,837
Census ACS
Median income
$77,306
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
27
10,962 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other Dryden Elementary schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named Dryden Elementary. Dryden Elementary School is the 4th largest of the 4.
- Dryden Elementary SchoolArlington Heights, IL · 521 students
- DRYDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDRYDEN, NY · 500 students
- Dryden ElementaryDryden, VA · 237 students
Nearby schools
- Dryden High School1.2 mi · 214
- Almont High School4.3 mi · 531
- Almont Middle School4.5 mi · 430
- Venture High School4.6 mi · 24
- Orchard Primary School4.6 mi · 428
- Borland Elementary School4.9 mi · 396
Frequently asked questions
About Dryden Elementary SchoolHow large is Dryden Elementary School?
Dryden Elementary School enrolls approximately 224 students in grades PK-06.
What age range does Dryden Elementary School serve?
Dryden Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 06.
How many teachers does Dryden Elementary School have?
Dryden Elementary School employs 23 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.8:1.
What is the student diversity at Dryden Elementary School?
Student demographics at Dryden Elementary School are roughly 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is Dryden Elementary School in?
Dryden Elementary School is part of Dryden Community Schools.
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