Dry Creek Elementary

drycreek.twinriversusd.org/

594 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Dry Creek Elementary, located in Rio Linda, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Twin Rivers Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic standards while encouraging the social and emotional development of its students. By integrating various educational resources and community-focused initiatives, the school strives to prepare its student body for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a strong focus on literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills.

The campus culture at Dry Creek is built upon a partnership between educators, families, and the local Rio Linda community. Through its commitment to a structured and inclusive curriculum, the school works to provide equitable opportunities for all learners, regardless of their background. With a focus on consistent communication and parent engagement, Dry Creek Elementary serves as a vital hub for neighborhood families, aiming to cultivate a safe, collaborative space where children are encouraged to reach their full potential.

594

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dry Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	271
Black	18
Asian	57
Two or More	66
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
271 (45.6 %)
White
177 (29.8 %)
Two or More
66 (11.1 %)
Asian
57 (9.6 %)
Black
18 (3.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Twin Rivers Unified
Phone:	(916)566-1820
Website:	http://drycreek.twinriversusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	594
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	477
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 97

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 82

Grade 6 87