Below Average
#3955 of 4,742 schools in NY
Based on limited data
Dryden Street School
Elementary School · WESTBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
545 DRYDEN ST, Westbury, NY 11590
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NY statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
408
Student-Teacher
21.5:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Pre-K – 1st
Enrollment
408
Student-Teacher
21.5:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Pre-K – 1st
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,955 of 4,742
In Westbury
#8 of 8
public schools
In district
#6 of 6
WESTBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Dryden Street School
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About Dryden Street School
Dryden Street School is a public elementary school in Westbury, NY, part of WESTBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Dryden Street School serves approximately 408 students, and covers grades Pre-K-1st, and has a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Dryden Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,955 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 4.5 · Below Average
- District avg 6.2
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Dryden Street School runs 21.5:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
40% of students at Dryden Street School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
34.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Dryden Street School Compares
See how Dryden Street School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
545 DRYDEN ST, Westbury, NY 11590
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Dryden Street School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HOLY CHILD ACADEMY (rated 8.9/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Old Westbury), which scores notably higher. Another option is BOWLING GREEN SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, RUSHMORE AVENUE SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Carle Place), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Westbury, see our Westbury schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WESTBURY MIDDLE SCHOOL Westbury | 0.7 mi | 4.9 |
| POWELLS LANE SCHOOL Westbury | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| LONG ISLAND MONTESSORI SCHOOL Westbury | 0.8 mi | — |
| WESTBURY FRIENDS SCHOOL Westbury | 0.9 mi | — |
| DREXEL AVENUE SCHOOL Westbury | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| SCO FAMILY SERVICES - WESTBROOK PREP SCHOOL Westbury | 0.8 mi | — |
| ST BRIGID/OUR LADY OF HOPE REGIONAL SCHOOL Westbury | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL Westbury | 0.9 mi | 8.1 |
| W TRESPER CLARKE HIGH SCHOOL Westbury | 0.9 mi | 8.8 |
| WESTBURY HIGH SCHOOL Old Westbury | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| PARK AVENUE SCHOOL Westbury | 1.1 mi | 7.6 |
| BOWLING GREEN SCHOOL Westbury | 1.3 mi | 8.8 |
| CARLE PLACE MIDDLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Carle Place | 1.4 mi | 7.2 |
| CHERRY LANE SCHOOL Carle Place | 1.4 mi | 7.4 |
| RUSHMORE AVENUE SCHOOL Carle Place | 1.6 mi | 8.3 |
| EAST MEADOW HIGH SCHOOL East Meadow | 2.1 mi | 9.7 |
| CANTIAGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jericho | 2.1 mi | 8.2 |
| HOLY CHILD ACADEMY Old Westbury | 2.3 mi | 8.9 |
| ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-UNIONDALE Uniondale | 2.3 mi | 4.2 |
| WHEATLEY SCHOOL Old Westbury | 2.0 mi | 8.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11590 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$149,250
Median Home Value
$616,500
Median Rent
$2,209/mo
Population
48,243
College Educated
40.1%
Homeownership
77.3%
Avg Commute
30.3 min
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Median Age
42.4
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|---|---|
| BRONX DELTA SCHOOL Bronx, NY | 4.5 |
| BYRON-BERGEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bergen, NY | 4.5 |
| C GRANT GRIMSHAW SCHOOL Lafayette, NY | 4.5 |
| CORINTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Corinth, NY | 4.5 |
| FITZHUGH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Oswego, NY | 4.5 |
| HAMPTON STREET SCHOOL Mineola, NY | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dryden Street School
What grades does Dryden Street School serve?
Dryden Street School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Dryden Street School?
Dryden Street School has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dryden Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dryden Street School is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dryden Street School rank in NY?
Dryden Street School ranks #3,955 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Dryden Street School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dryden Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Dryden Street School a charter school?
No, Dryden Street School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dryden Street School a Title I school?
No, Dryden Street School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dryden Street School?
34.3% of students at Dryden Street School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 408
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 34.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.0%
- Phone
- (516) 876-5039
Resources & Links
District
WESTBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 4,698
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $36,744
- District Rank
- #6 of 6
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