Dry Creek Elementary School (Closed 2015)

Dry Creek Elementary School serves 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 71% (which was higher than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 66% (which was higher than the California state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
425 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(12-13)
71%
59%
(12-13)
66%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
59%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Dry Creek Elementary School?
425 students attend Dry Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Dry Creek Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 24:1, 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-5
What school district is Dry Creek Elementary School part of?
Dry Creek Elementary School is part of Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District.

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