Dry Creek Elementary School

1230 G St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 625 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dry Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 625 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Dry Creek Elementary School's student population of 625 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 78% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
625 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Dry Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dry Creek Elementary School is 0.68, 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)
#5891 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
38%
34%
29%
47%
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
28%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dry Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Dry Creek Elementary School is ranked #5891 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dry Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Dry Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westside Elementary School, Orchard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dry Creek Elementary School?
625 students attend Dry Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Dry Creek Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
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 Twin Rivers Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 625 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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