Dry Creek Elementary School prides itself on standing out from other elementary schools in the area. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade are grouped academically and each grade level benefits from having access to three teachers. Through open observation of student learning and teacher instruction, the school regroups students to ensure every child's needs are being met.
The school also offers programs for gifted and talented students. Dry Creek Elementary School has a library equipped with a science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, room.
Extracurricular activities in music, arts, physical education and special education are offered at Dry Creek Elementary. Clubs include Lego club, choir, science and student council.
Other extended child services accessible through the school are full-day programs, summer camps and preschool enrichment.
With so many activities, engaging learning classes, flexible grouping, and before- and after-school care, Dry Creek Elementary School aims for a distinctive education experience.
Dry Creek Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
7686 E HINSDALE Ave,
Englewood, CO
Cherry Creek School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.5%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
23.1%
State Average
25%
Science
42.4%
State Average
30.7%
Student Diversity
Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%
White
59.4%
Hispanic
14.8%
Two or more races
11%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.7%
Black
6.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/17/2019
Both my sons attended Dry Creek. Teachers and staff are the best. They care for their kids and want the best education. The school has a strong history in excellence.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/17/2023
Dry Creek Elementary has been an incredible experience for my two children, and I am immensely grateful for the school's support. Having relocated from another state four years ago, my eldest son struggled with learning and focus. Unfortunately, his previous school lacked the resources to test him....
10/3/2022
I have 5-year-old twins both with different personalities who just started Kindergarten. One of them struggled in preschool at another but has become really engaged and expressive since starting at this school. Both of them love school and their teachers. I appreciate the activities the children do-...
6/25/2022
I have two kids, one whom just moved on and another in 5th grade next year, and can't say enough good things about the school. Neither had issues with the workload or any issues with bullying and, to my knowledge, any issues with behavior were addressed immediately and in a common sense manner. Both...
1/17/2019
Great teachers and staff to care for their students.
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Walnut Hills
Average Home Value
$624,457
Median Lot Size
10,890 Sq Ft
% Renters
18%
Household Income
$141,816
% of College Grads
54.1%
Median Age
43
Average House Size
2,126 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
57.8%
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Parks in this Area
Cherry Creek State Park
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Dog Park
Walnut Hills Park
- Playground
Willow Creek Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Hunters Hill Park
- Picnic Area
- Pool
- Soccer
Marjorie Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Holly Park and Tennis Center
- Pool
- Tennis
- Playground
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