Serving 8 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dry Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in WY)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dry Creek Elementary serves the northern part of Douglas, WY, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 1,012.5 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 26.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dry Creek Elementary School's student population of 8 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
8 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dry Creek Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
16%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)37.5%
37%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
34%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Dry Creek Elementary School?
8 students attend Dry Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Dry Creek Elementary School students are White, and 25% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dry Creek Elementary School?
Dry Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dry Creek Elementary School offer ?
Dry Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dry Creek Elementary School part of?
Dry Creek Elementary School is part of Converse County School District #1.
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