- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Angeles, WA
Dry Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dry Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530682002505
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dry Creek Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Port Angeles · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dry Creek Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dry Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Port Angeles, WA.
School address
District: Port Angeles School District · Washington
NCES ID 530682002505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Dry Creek Elementary held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 530682002505 · Port Angeles, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 15.7:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Angeles High School (974 students)
Dry Creek Elementary held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Dry Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Port Angeles H
Port Angeles High School
974 students
- Stevens Middle
Stevens Middle School
461 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary School
420 students
- This school
Dry Creek Elementary
393 students
- Hamilton Eleme 338
Hamilton Elementary
338 students
- Franklin Eleme 318
Franklin Elementary
318 students
What this shows Dry Creek Elementary reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dry Creek Elementary compares
Dry Creek Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 42% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 42% in Washington - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,775
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.5%
Two or More 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.7%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Dry Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Port Angeles School District reports $17,775 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dry Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Angeles High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stevens Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dry Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Port Angeles
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Standard public school
420 students 14:1 students per teacher
Seaview Academy
Alternative education program
238 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Crescent School
Standard public school
228 students 12:1 students per teacher
Olympic Peninsula Homeconnection
Alternative education program
144 students 72:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~393 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dry Creek Elementary
How many students attend Dry Creek Elementary?
Dry Creek Elementary has 393 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Angeles, WA. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dry Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dry Creek Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dry Creek Elementary?
63.8% of students at Dry Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dry Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dry Creek Elementary is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Port Angeles, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dry Creek Elementary?
Dry Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dry Creek Elementary rank among schools in Port Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, Dry Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Port Angeles, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Port Angeles on the city page.
What other schools are in Port Angeles School District?
Besides Dry Creek Elementary, Port Angeles School District also operates Port Angeles High School (974 students), Stevens Middle School (461 students), and Roosevelt Elementary School (420 students). See the Port Angeles School District district page for the complete list.