B
Good
77/100

Dryden Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 176 School House Ridge Road, Dryden, VA 24243
Overall
B
77/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 82% · Math 82% proficient · 57th percentile in Virginia
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

77
Repit Score
out of 100
255
Students
enrolled
11.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%57/100reading 72nd percentile, math 42nd percentile among Virginia elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 86% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +21 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency82% (+5 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency82% (+1 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White82%77%reading -1 pts, math -12 pts21st percentile (list)
Low-income75%75%reading +11 pts, math +1 pts64th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 176 School House Ridge Road
City Dryden
ZIP Code 24243
District 5102190
NCES School ID 510219000890
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 24243

Understanding the community around Dryden Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $51,071
Per Capita Income $26,684
Poverty Rate 16.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 9.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.5%
High School or Higher 87.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $131,700
Median Rent $807
Owner-Occupied 86.9%
Renter-Occupied 13.1%
View full data for ZIP 24243 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dryden Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 46.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 97.3%
Hispanic/Latino 1.2%
Black 0.4%
Two or More Races 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 255
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dryden Elementary?
Dryden Elementary has a Repit School Score of 77 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Dryden Elementary?
Dryden Elementary has 255 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1.
What grades does Dryden Elementary serve?
Dryden Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dryden Elementary receive per student?
Dryden Elementary receives $16,581 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dryden Elementary in 24243 ▼
Avg Home Value
$133,005
Avg Monthly Rent
$945
1-Year Change
+13.1%
% Renters
13.1%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026