Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District

8849 Cook Riolo Rd.
Roseville, CA 95747-9793
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,461 students in Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
6,461 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
288 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

District Rank

Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District, which is ranked #390 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#392 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Dry Creek Joint Elementary  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dry Creek Joint Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dry Creek Joint Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dry Creek Joint Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.64
# American Indian Students
34 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
835 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
13%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,594 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
55%
# Black Students
247 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
2,943 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
45%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
51 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
754 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
810
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
651
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
651
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
754
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
672
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
698
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
758
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
748
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
719
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,449 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,933 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$87 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Dry Creek Joint Elementary  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$77 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Dry Creek Joint Elementary  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,449
$21,485
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Dry Creek Joint Elementary  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,933
$19,787
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Dry Creek Joint Elementary  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quail Glen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1250 Canavari Dr.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 789-7100
Grades: K-5
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
Creekview Ranch
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8779 Cook Riolo Rd.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 770-8845
Grades: K-8
| 758 students
Rank: #33.
Coyote Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1751 Morning Star Dr.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 774-8282
Grades: K-5
| 784 students
Rank: #44.
Heritage Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2271 Americana Dr.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 773-3960
Grades: K-5
| 627 students
Rank: #55.
Silverado Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2525 Country Club Dr.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 780-2620
Grades: 6-8
| 926 students
Rank: #66.
Olive Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7926 Firestone Way
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 727-7400
Grades: K-5
| 537 students
Rank: #77.
Antelope Crossing Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9200 Palmerson Dr.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 745-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 968 students
Rank: #88.
Antelope Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8343 Palmerson Dr.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 770-8816
Grades: K-5
| 716 students
Rank: #99.
Barrett Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7720 Ocean Park Dr.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 770-8839
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #1010.
Dry Creek Connections Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8849 Cook Riolo Rd.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 770-8858
Grades: K-8
| 119 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District?
Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,461 students.
What is the rank of Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District?
Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District is ranked #390 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District?
45% of Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District?
Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,933 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 6,461 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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