Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dry Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dry Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Dry Creek Elementary School's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dry Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dry Creek Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1632 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
17%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
12%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
51%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
17%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dry Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Dry Creek Elementary School is ranked #1632 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Dry Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Dry Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Dry Creek Elementary School?
313 students attend Dry Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Dry Creek Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dry Creek Elementary School?
Dry Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dry Creek Elementary School offer ?
Dry Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dry Creek Elementary School part of?
Dry Creek Elementary School is part of Port Angeles School District.
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