Dry Creek Elementary

950 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Dry Creek Elementary School, located in Clovis, California, is a highly regarded public school within the Clovis Unified School District. It serves students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade and is well-known for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. The school places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and creating a sense of community, consistently earning positive reviews for its dedicated staff and high parent involvement.

In addition to its core curriculum, Dry Creek offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to enrich the educational experience. The school is frequently recognized for its focus on safety and inclusivity, ensuring that students feel welcomed and encouraged to reach their full potential. With its modern facilities and commitment to high educational standards, Dry Creek Elementary remains a cornerstone of the Clovis community, focusing on preparing students for successful transitions to middle school and beyond.

950

Total Students

37.9

Full-Time Teachers

25.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dry Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	495
Hispanic	240
Black	9
Asian	156
Two or More	44
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
495 (52.1 %)
Hispanic
240 (25.3 %)
Asian
156 (16.4 %)
Two or More
44 (4.6 %)
Black
9 (0.9 %)
American Indian
5 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Clovis Unified
Phone:	(559)327-6500
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	950
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 150

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 135

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 136

Grade 5 135

Grade 6 148

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dry Creek Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	150
Grade 1	125
Grade 2	135
Grade 3	121
Grade 4	136
Grade 5	135
Grade 6	148

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dry Creek Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	460	48.4%
Male	490	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)