Dry Creek Elementary School

1273 North Armstrong Ave.
Clovis, CA 93619
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 939 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dry Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 939 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : Dry Creek Elementary serves the southwest part of Clovis, CA, covering an area of approximately 4.3 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2.3 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dry Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Dry Creek Elementary School's student population of 939 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
939 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

Dry Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dry Creek Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#705 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
71%
34%
74%
47%
60-64%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
28%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
46%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
54%
0.69
(22-23)
9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dry Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Dry Creek Elementary School is ranked #705 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dry Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Dry Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woods (Harold L.) Elementary School, Century Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dry Creek Elementary School?
939 students attend Dry Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Dry Creek Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dry Creek Elementary School?
Dry Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dry Creek Elementary School offer ?
Dry Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Dry Creek Elementary School part of?
Dry Creek Elementary School is part of Clovis Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 939 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : Dry Creek Elementary serves the southwest part of Clovis, CA, covering an area of approximately 4.3 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2.3 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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