Peshastin Dryden Elementary School serves 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peshastin Dryden Elementary School's student population of 289 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Peshastin Dryden Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
34%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
61%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Peshastin Dryden Elementary School often compared to?
Peshastin Dryden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spruce Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Peshastin Dryden Elementary School?
289 students attend Peshastin Dryden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Peshastin Dryden Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peshastin Dryden Elementary School?
Peshastin Dryden Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Peshastin Dryden Elementary School offer ?
Peshastin Dryden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Peshastin Dryden Elementary School part of?
Peshastin Dryden Elementary School is part of Cascade School District.
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