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Dryden Elem School

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Arlington Heights, Illinois · Arlington Heights SD 25
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students521
Student:Teacher13.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch21%
Title INo
Dryden Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
521
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
21%-32.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Dryden Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The school enrolls 521 students. It is part of the Arlington Heights SD 25 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
21% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictArlington Heights SD 25
County17031
CityArlington Heights
ZIP60005
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170414000095

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment521
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino8.2%
Black / African American4.6%
Asian1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native85.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
8.2%
Black
4.6%
Asian
1.0%
Two+
0.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %21%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)