Franklin Elementary School vs. Dry Creek Elementary School
Should you attend Franklin Elementary School or Dry Creek Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Dry Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Franklin Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 370 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 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
338 students
370 students


% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
55% | 45%


Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
25 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#982 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#514 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Pre-K Students
-
14
Kindergarten Students
57
53
Grade 1 Students
44
43
Grade 2 Students
62
48
Grade 3 Students
41
59
Grade 4 Students
38
47
Grade 5 Students
54
56
Grade 6 Students
42
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
12%


% Asian
2%
2%


% Hispanic
10%
13%


% Black
n/a
1%


% White
78%
54%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
18%


Diversity Score
0.38
0.65


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
66%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%

