At a glance
Reported students
304
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
32nd percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
291.5
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School: 304 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
11.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 246
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.8:1
What the reported data says about Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Springfield. It is one of 64 current school records connected to Springfield. NCES reports 304 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,011 elementary schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 374 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 32nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, close to the Massachusetts median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (56.9%) and Black (15.5%). English learners represent 16.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School
- 1How do the reported 11.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.1%
- Hispanic56.9%
- Black15.5%
- Asian7.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Springfield
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Elias Brookings
Elementary · Grades PK–05
304 reported students
Glickman Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
310 reported students
Daniel B Brunton
Elementary · Grades PK–05
314 reported students
Alice B Beal Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
292 reported students
Thomas M Balliet
Elementary · Grades PK–05
291 reported students
Samuel Bowles
Elementary · Grades PK–05
325 reported students
Public schools near Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Harris Elementary · Springfield | PK–05 | 570 | 0.6 mi |
| White Street Elementary · Springfield | PK–05 | 378 | 0.8 mi |
| Elias Brookings Elementary · Springfield | PK–05 | 304 | 1 mi |
| Kensington International School Elementary · Springfield | PK–05 | 278 | 1.1 mi |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence Elementary · Charter · Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence (Distri | KG–05 | 354 | 1.1 mi |
| Washington Elementary · Springfield | PK–05 | 430 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School
What grades does Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School serve?
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Springfield.
How many students attend Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School?
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School reported 304 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 32nd percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 246 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School?
The calculated ratio is 11.5:1, based on 304 students and 26.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Springfield attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School in?
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School is part of Springfield, based in Springfield, MA, which operates 64 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Frederick Harris (0.6 mi), White Street (0.8 mi), Elias Brookings (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.