Dry Creek Elementary School

3545 Highway 59
Douglas, WY 82633
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in WY)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Dry Creek Elementary School's student population of 8 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
8 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Dry Creek Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WY)
(18-19)
≥50%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dry Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
≥50%
56%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dry Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
100%
77%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Dry Creek Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in WY.
0.00
This chart display the diversity score of Dry Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dry Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 52% WY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% 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?
100% of Dry Creek Elementary School students are White.
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
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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