Dry Creek Elementary

Summary:

Dry Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Port Angeles, Washington, serving 367 students in grades PK-6. As part of the Port Angeles School District, Dry Creek has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of Native American and multi-racial students. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, ranging from 321 out of 1,169 schools (4-star rating) to 895 out of 1,130 (1-star rating).

Dry Creek Elementary has shown some strengths and weaknesses in the performance of specific student groups. While female students and white students have generally performed better, the school's Native American students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds have struggled academically. Interestingly, the school has seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $11,693 in 2019-2020 to $19,269 in 2020-2021, which may have contributed to its improved performance in recent years.

Compared to other schools in the Port Angeles School District, such as Hamilton Elementary and Helen Haller Elementary, Dry Creek Elementary has a more diverse student population and a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. While the school's overall academic performance is generally on par with or slightly above the district and state averages, the nearby schools have shown stronger academic results, particularly in English Language Arts and Math proficiency rates.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 25 Rife Rd
       Port Angeles, WA  98363-8433


(360) 457-5050

District: Port Angeles School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
477th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,821 Help


Students who attend Dry Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Stevens Middle School
High:    Port Angeles High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  367

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.3%
Two or more races:
17.7%
American Indian:
15.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.5% Help


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Compare Details Dry Creek Elementary ranks better than 59.2% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Port Angeles School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Dry Creek Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.3%), two or more races (17.7%), American Indian (15%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Port Angeles School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dry Creek Elementary is 14.3. 2 elementary schools in the Port Angeles School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dry Creek Elementary is $18,821. 2 elementary schools in the Port Angeles School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dry Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dry Creek Elementary 477th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Dry Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Port Angeles School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Port Angeles School District 81st of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dry Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dry Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.12 652nd 1026 36.5%
2005 44.79 605th 1031 41.3%
2006 55.45 481st 1051 54.2%
2007 63.08 394th 1069 63.1%
2008 71.44 268th 1067 74.9%
2009 69.07 299th 1072 72.1%
2010 71.68 253rd 1088 76.7%
2011 78.23 179th 1092 83.6%
2012 70.46 295th 1097 73.1%
2013 67.07 357th 1106 67.7%
2015 49.69 539th 1067 49.5%
2016 41.61 640th 1053 39.2%
2017 27.93 788th 1056 25.4%
2018 25.00 820th 1054 22.2%
2019 24.84 895th 1130 20.8%
2021 62.53 378th 1107 65.9%
2022 70.46 321st 1169 72.5%
2023 64.29 381st 1169 67.4%
2024 57.66 477th 1168 59.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dry Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.79 296th 303 2.3%
2022 41.94 151st 252 40.1%
2023 51.73 92nd 194 52.6%
2024 52.19 90th 188 52.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dry Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.85 195th 339 42.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dry Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.67 645th 835 22.8%
2019 38.86 643rd 979 34.3%
2021 42.15 472nd 854 44.7%
2022 62.68 299th 1019 70.7%
2023 68.06 257th 1013 74.6%
2024 63.27 325th 1024 68.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Dry Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.94 722nd 1004 28.1%
2019 19.97 904th 1068 15.4%
2021 62.98 337th 1008 66.6%
2022 74.11 262nd 1100 76.2%
2023 70.21 284th 1094 74.0%
2024 60.01 398th 1093 63.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Dry Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.31 843rd 999 15.6%
2019 31.78 763rd 1075 29.0%
2021 60.49 361st 1025 64.8%
2022 64.94 356th 1113 68.0%
2023 54.13 461st 1099 58.1%
2024 51.81 506th 1099 54.0%
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Rank History for Native American students at Dry Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.60 8th 19 57.9%
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Rank History for White students at Dry Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.71 726th 1027 29.3%
2021 78.50 170th 943 82.0%
2022 82.37 148th 1031 85.6%
2023 71.38 282nd 1011 72.1%
2024 62.72 365th 1009 63.8%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Thursday, February 19, 2015

Open Quote My Family and I love this school! My daughter has made tremendous improvements just from transferring across town. her test scores have jumped in all subjects, the teachers and staff all know very well how to connect with the students so they may learn very easily. The community is very involved and the school has many after school and evening events to share education and fun with the families and include the surrounding members. All the staff members know all the students by name and know them well enough to know who they are, where they should be and who or how they get home.I feel my daughter is very safe an well taken care of at this school. I am very sad to have moved out of state and leave this great family of a school. Close Quote


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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Open Quote School is newer and large, teachers are awesome and have small class sizes, PTO and community are very involved. The area the school is located in is close to town, but safely tucked away in a great area. The school is especially receptive to every single students specific needs. No complaints whatsoever. This from a parent of a girl with an extreme peanut allergy, which is very difficult to deal with on a large scale. Every person in this school was very understanding and accommodating in helping keep my daughter safe at school. THIS SCHOOL IS 100% PEANUT FREE! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dry Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 359 2 3 1 94 n/a n/a 0 459
1998 359 4 2 5 83 n/a n/a 0 453
1999 309 5 3 3 80 n/a n/a 0 400
2000 287 11 5 3 87 n/a n/a 0 393
2001 252 10 4 6 78 n/a n/a 0 350
2002 282 8 5 4 79 n/a n/a 0 378
2003 282 8 5 4 79 n/a n/a 0 378
2004 273 4 3 7 66 n/a n/a 0 353
2005 308 6 6 7 79 n/a n/a 0 406
2006 291 3 7 9 79 n/a n/a 0 389
2007 285 4 5 13 74 n/a n/a 2 383
2008 335 1 5 14 97 n/a n/a 5 457
2009 334 1 5 9 92 n/a n/a 6 447
2010 290 3 3 7 97 n/a n/a 7 407
2011 256 1 0 20 57 0 55 0 389
2012 257 0 0 25 55 0 57 0 394
2013 254 3 0 22 56 0 63 0 398
2014 247 1 0 24 64 0 67 0 403
2015 218 0 2 23 68 0 54 0 365
2016 226 1 2 22 70 0 66 0 387
2017 209 0 1 21 76 0 63 0 370
2018 195 2 4 33 85 1 68 0 388
2019 178 3 3 25 68 0 51 0 328
2020 143 4 3 24 62 0 50 0 286
2021 133 3 4 26 42 0 48 0 256
2022 160 2 5 38 53 1 54 0 313
2023 192 3 6 44 55 1 65 1 367

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dry Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 459 23.5 19.5 n/a
1998 453 24.3 18.6 n/a
1999 400 24.7 16.2 n/a
2000 393 22.9 17.2 n/a
2001 350 22.7 15.4 n/a
2002 378 22.6 16.7 55.3
2003 378 22.6 16.7 55.3
2004 353 22.0 16.0 58.4
2005 406 22.4 18.1 70.4
2006 389 24.8 15.7 59.1
2007 383 21.4 17.9 54.6
2008 457 26.5 17.2 57.3
2009 447 26.5 16.9 55.8
2010 407 22.5 18.0 63.8
2011 389 20.3 19.1 62.5
2012 394 20.4 19.2 68
2013 398 20.4 19.4 69.3
2014 403 n/a n/a 69
2015 365 26.0 14.0 70.1
2016 387 23.0 16.8 70.3
2017 370 24.3 15.2 68.1
2018 388 24.8 15.6 68.3
2019 328 22.7 14.3 68.3
2020 286 21.7 13.1 68.5
2021 256 19.2 13.2 54.3
2022 313 23.6 13.2 62.9
2023 367 25.5 14.3 69.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dry Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 459 23.5 19.5 n/a
1998 453 24.3 18.6 n/a
1999 400 24.7 16.2 n/a
2000 393 22.9 17.2 n/a
2001 350 22.7 15.4 n/a
2002 378 22.6 16.7 55.3
2003 378 22.6 16.7 55.3
2004 353 22.0 16.0 58.4
2005 406 22.4 18.1 70.4
2006 389 24.8 15.7 59.1
2007 383 21.4 17.9 54.6
2008 457 26.5 17.2 57.3
2009 447 26.5 16.9 55.8
2010 407 22.5 18.0 63.8
2011 389 20.3 19.1 62.5
2012 394 20.4 19.2 68
2013 398 20.4 19.4 69.3
2014 403 n/a n/a 69
2015 365 26.0 14.0 70.1
2016 387 23.0 16.8 70.3
2017 370 24.3 15.2 68.1
2018 388 24.8 15.6 68.3
2019 328 22.7 14.3 68.3
2020 286 21.7 13.1 68.5
2021 256 19.2 13.2 54.3
2022 313 23.6 13.2 62.9
2023 367 25.5 14.3 69.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Dry Creek Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
20160.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
201793.9%0.0%3.1%1.5%0.0%95.4%96.9%96.9%95.4%95.4%96.9%
201882.6%2.2%2.2%4.4%2.2%87.0%84.8%91.3%87.0%89.1%84.8%
201987.2%0.0%8.5%2.1%0.0%93.6%91.5%97.9%95.7%95.7%91.5%
202090.6%0.0%7.8%0.0%0.0%96.9%95.3%95.3%93.8%95.3%95.3%95.3%95.3%95.3%
202191.2%0.0%0.0%2.9%2.9%94.1%94.1%94.1%94.1%94.1%94.1%94.1%94.1%94.1%
202292.0%2.0%6.0%0.0%2.0%94.0%92.0%96.0%94.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%
202391.3%8.7%0.0%0.0%2.2%91.3%91.3%95.7%91.3%91.3%91.3%91.3%91.3%91.3%
202487.8%4.9%2.4%0.0%4.9%87.8%87.8%95.1%87.8%87.8%87.8%87.8%87.8%87.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201886.7%0.0%1.7%1.7%3.3%95.0%86.7%96.7%98.3%98.3%88.3%
201985.7%0.0%7.1%0.0%2.4%97.6%85.7%97.6%97.6%97.6%85.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201992.5%0.0%3.4%2.8%96.6%95.6%97.8%96.3%96.9%95.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dry Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,533 (10.7%) $12,764 (89.3%) $14,298
2020 $1,248 (10.7%) $10,445 (89.3%) $11,693
2021 $2,091 (10.9%) $17,179 (89.2%) $19,269
2022 $3,349 (17.8%) $15,472 (82.2%) $18,821

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dry Creek Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 895th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 381st of 1169 Elementary schools
 46.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dry Creek Elementary)61.555.1
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Port Angeles School District)64.552.1
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Dry Creek Elementary)56.453.1
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Port Angeles School District)65.257.2
 8%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dry Creek Elementary)24.542.3
 17.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Port Angeles School District)62.143.1
 19%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Dry Creek Elementary)3450
 16%
   4th Grade Math (Port Angeles School District)62.748.5
 14.2%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dry Creek Elementary)43.464.4
 21%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Port Angeles School District)64.553.9
 10.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Dry Creek Elementary)32.150
 17.9%
   5th Grade Math (Port Angeles School District)5539.2
 15.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Dry Creek Elementary)41.555.1
 13.6%
   5th Grade Science (Port Angeles School District)61.453.8
 7.6%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dry Creek Elementary)35.964.8
 28.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Port Angeles School District)61.555.6
 5.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Dry Creek Elementary)33.357.4
 24.1%
   6th Grade Math (Port Angeles School District)5148.6
 2.5%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dry Creek Elementary)40.256.5
 16.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Port Angeles School District)65.555.4
 10.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Dry Creek Elementary)3852.8
 14.7%
   All Grades Math (Port Angeles School District)55.244.3
 10.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Dry Creek Elementary)41.555.1
 13.6%
   All Grades Science (Port Angeles School District)64.754.7
 10.1%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students328367
 11.9%
African American33
American Indian6855
 19.1%
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic2544
 76%
Pacific Islander01
White178192
 7.9%
Two or More Races5165
 27.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.3%69.5%
 1.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 367 students attended Dry Creek Elementary.

Dry Creek Elementary ranks 477th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Dry Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stevens Middle School
High : Port Angeles High School

Students at Dry Creek Elementary are 52% White, 18% Two or more races, 15% American Indian, 12% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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