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
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
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
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)