Dry Creek Elementary School

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

7686 EAST HINSDALE AVENUE
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112

269 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dry Creek Elementary School, located in the Cherry Creek School District in Englewood, Colorado, serves students from preschool through fifth grade. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students through a balanced approach that integrates core subjects with opportunities for creative problem-solving and critical thinking.

Beyond its academic offerings, Dry Creek is well-known for its vibrant school culture and emphasis on character development. The school prioritizes building strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. With a dedicated staff and a variety of enrichment activities, Dry Creek Elementary provides a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while developing the social and emotional skills necessary for future success.

269

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dry Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	37
Black	10
Asian	17
Two or More	34
American Indian	1

White
169 (63.1%)
Hispanic
37 (13.8%)
Two or More
34 (12.7%)
Asian
17 (6.3%)
Black
10 (3.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	No
District:	Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
Phone:	(720)554-3300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 13

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 49