Dry Creek Elementary School

25 Rife Rd
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dry Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 30% in WA
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Dry Creek Elementary School's student population of 367 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
367 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Dry Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dry Creek Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#514 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
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55-59%
40%
This chart displays 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 Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
53%
This chart displays 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 Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
15%
1%
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Asian
2%
9%
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Hispanic
12%
26%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
52%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
18%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Dry Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart displays 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 Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dry Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Dry Creek Elementary School is ranked #514 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Dry Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Dry Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Dry Creek Elementary School?
367 students attend Dry Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Dry Creek Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dry Creek Elementary School?
Dry Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dry Creek Elementary School offer ?
Dry Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dry Creek Elementary School part of?
Dry Creek Elementary School is part of Port Angeles School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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