Dryden Elementary School

www.drydenschools.org

231 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Dryden Elementary School, located in Dryden, Michigan, serves as a foundational component of the Dryden Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future educational success while encouraging a sense of community and school pride among its pupils, staff, and local families.

The school’s approach typically balances core academic subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—with enrichment opportunities that help students explore their unique interests. As a small-town school, Dryden Elementary prides itself on maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where staff can provide personalized attention to student needs. For further information regarding specific programs, enrollment, or school events, families and interested community members can visit their official website at http://www.dryden.k12.mi.us/elem.

231

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dryden Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	19
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

White
200 (86.6 %)
Hispanic
19 (8.2 %)
Two or More
7 (3.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.9 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dryden Community Schools
Phone:	(810)448-4001
Website:	http://www.drydenschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 23