Enrollment
283
Elementary
DISTRICT 149 · STATE 380
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CASCADE SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 530095001933
Peshastin Dryden Elementary
10001 School Street, Peshastin, WA 98847 · (509) 548-5832 · Chelan County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL283 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
16.6:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.5:1 · STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
45%
128 students
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 51%
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 42 | 15% |
| Kindergarten | 91 | 32% |
| Grade 1 | 79 | 28% |
| Grade 2 | 71 | 25% |
Student demographics
51%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 68% · 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
Based on grade levels within Cascade School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Peshastin Dryden Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peshastin Dryden Elementary this school | 283 | 45.2% | N/A |
| Hulan L Whitson Elem WHITE SALMON | 352 | 45.7% | 49.2% |
| Lincoln Elementary Ellensburg | 334 | 48.5% | 49.9% |
| Alpine Lakes Elementary Leavenworth | 252 | 50.0% | N/A |
| Sage Point Elementary School Moses Lake | 334 | 40.7% | 62.3% |
| Mt. Stuart Elementary Ellensburg | 336 | 50.0% | 41.8% |
Matched among Washington 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 Peshastin Dryden Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Washington | In Chelan County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 283 | #1,002 of 1,268 | #11 of 17 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.6:1 | #734 of 1,085 | #10 of 13 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 50.6% | #748 of 1,088 | #6 of 13 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 45.2% | #719 of 1,169 | #12 of 14 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +5.2% | #171 of 257 | N/A |
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
283
+48 (+20%) vs 2020
+7% since 1990-91, when it was 264
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
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 | 283 | 17 | 16.6:1 | 45% (128) |
| 2023-24 | 298 | 19 | 15.7:1 | 43% (127) |
| 2022-23 | 289 | 18.5 | 15.6:1 | 40% (115) |
| 2020-21 | 235 | 16 | 14.7:1 | 45% (106) |
| 2017-18 | 269 | 15.3 | 17.6:1 | 45% (121) |
| 2015-16 | 277 | 16 | 17.3:1 | 52% (144) |
| 2010-11 | 249 | 12 | 20.8:1 | 53% (131) |
| 2000-01 | 211 | 12 | 17.6:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 264 | 11 | 24.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Peshastin Dryden Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 5% (269 to 283); teachers up 11% (15.3 to 17).
About Peshastin Dryden Elementary
Peshastin Dryden Elementary is a small elementary school in Washington, with an address in Peshastin. The school covers pre-K through 2 and reported 283 students in 2024-25. The school is 26% below the average for elementary schools in Washington.
Cascade School District has 1,258 students spread across 7 schools.
At Peshastin Dryden Elementary, 61% of students are White. It is also 34% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. The diversity index for Peshastin Dryden Elementary is 51%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
The student-to-teacher ratio at Peshastin Dryden Elementary is 16.6:1, based on 17 full-time-equivalent teachers. The 17.3:1 average for elementary schools in Washington is close to this figure. Lunch program data show 45% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Among public schools in Chelan County, the average eligibility rate is 61%.
Chelan County is the school's county. There, median household income comes to about $82,381, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 5% of people live in poverty. There are 43 public schools in the county, enrolling about 12,965, Peshastin Dryden Elementary among them.
Among nearby public schools, Cascade High School is closest at about 3.4 miles. Peshastin Dryden Elementary is one of several public schools in the area, with 5 others within five miles.
In the federal locale system, Peshastin Dryden Elementary is coded Rural: Distant, for schools in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment rose 20% over 4 years, reaching 283 in 2024-25. The ratio of students to teachers went from 14.7:1 to 16.6:1 over the same years.
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Chelan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
80,172
Census ACS
Median income
$82,381
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
43
12,965 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Cascade School District
- Cascade High SchoolHigh · 403 students
- Icicle River Middle SchoolMiddle · 258 students
- Alpine Lakes ElementaryElementary · 252 students
- Cascade Home-LinkElementary · 37 students
- Beaver Valley SchoolElementary · 24 students
- Kodiak Virtual AcademyHigh · 1 students
Nearby schools
- Cascade High School3.4 mi · 403
- Icicle River Middle School3.4 mi · 258
- Cascade Home-Link3.5 mi · 37
- Kodiak Virtual Academy3.5 mi · 1
- Alpine Lakes Elementary3.6 mi · 252
- CASHMERE MIDDLE SCHOOL6.9 mi · 496
Frequently asked questions
About Peshastin Dryden ElementaryHow many students attend Peshastin Dryden Elementary?
Peshastin Dryden Elementary enrolls approximately 283 students in grades PK-02.
Is Peshastin Dryden Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Peshastin Dryden Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Peshastin Dryden Elementary have?
Peshastin Dryden Elementary employs 17 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.6:1.
What is the student diversity at Peshastin Dryden Elementary?
Student demographics at Peshastin Dryden Elementary are roughly 61% White, 34% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Peshastin Dryden Elementary in?
Peshastin Dryden Elementary is part of Cascade School District.
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