Dryden Elem School

722 S Dryden Pl
Arlington Heights, IL 60005

www.sd25.org

521 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dryden Elementary School, located in Arlington Heights, Illinois, is a highly regarded K–5 institution within Arlington Heights School District 25. Serving a supportive suburban community, the school is known for fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that prioritizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional growth of its students. The school benefits from a dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, which contribute to a collaborative atmosphere focused on meeting the diverse needs of its student body.

Academically, Dryden emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for enrichment and technology integration. The school prides itself on maintaining high standards of achievement while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and a lifelong love of learning. With its emphasis on character development and community engagement, Dryden Elementary remains a cornerstone of the local neighborhood, consistently recognized for providing a strong educational foundation in a welcoming, student-centered setting.

521

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dryden Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	412
Hispanic	53
Black	5
Asian	48
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
412 (79.1%)
Hispanic
53 (10.2%)
Asian
48 (9.2%)
Black
5 (1.0%)
Two or More
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Arlington Heights SD 25
Phone:	(847)398-4280
Website:	http://www.sd25.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 2

Grade 8 1