Overview
Dryden Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–4 in Dryden, Virginia. The school enrolls 237 students. It is part of the Lee County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
237 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
86% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–4
DistrictLee County Public Schools
County51105
CityDryden
ZIP24243
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510219000890
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment237
White97.9%
Hispanic / Latino1.3%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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 %86%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)