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#1344 of 2,228 schools in WA
Dry Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Port Angeles School District · Port Angeles, WA
A Port Angeles School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
25 RIFE RD, Port Angeles, WA 98363
- Math 50% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dry Creek Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2018, reaching 50% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dry Creek Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,055/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Port Angeles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,583
Median home value
$338,500
Median rent
$1,188/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98363; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–6 | 3.1 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Seaview AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 1.7 | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 190 | Compare → |
| Queen of Angels SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 4.4 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–6 | 4.5 mi | 253 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Port Angeles School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $17,775NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dry Creek Elementary is listed in Port Angeles School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dry Creek Elementary
Dry Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Port Angeles, WA, part of Port Angeles School District, serving approximately 370 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,344 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dry Creek Elementary
What grades does Dry Creek Elementary serve?
Dry Creek Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Dry Creek Elementary?
Dry Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dry Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dry Creek Elementary is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dry Creek Elementary rank in WA?
Dry Creek Elementary ranks #1,344 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Dry Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dry Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dry Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dry Creek Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dry Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Dry Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dry Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dry Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dry Creek Elementary?
66.2% of students at Dry Creek Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 370
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Clallam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.8%
- Phone
- (360) 457-5050
- Area population (ZIP 98363)
- 14,644
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98363; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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