Enrollment
8
Elementary
DISTRICT 106 · STATE 216
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CONVERSE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1·NCES 560214000129
Dry Creek Elementary
3545 Highway 59, Douglas, WY 82633 · (307) 358-2351 · Converse County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL8 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
3.6:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 7.8:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 47%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 2 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 1 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 13% |
| Grade 6 | 1 | 13% |
| Grade 7 | 2 | 25% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Dry Creek Elementary→Douglas High School
Based on grade levels within Converse County School District #1. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Dry Creek Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Wyoming | In Converse County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 8 | #176 of 187 | #8 of 8 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
8
-1 (-11%) vs 2020
+60% since 1990-91, when it was 5
Student : Teacher
3.6:1
was 4.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 8 | 2.3 | 3.6:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 5 | 1.4 | 3.6:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 8 | 2.4 | 3.3:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 9 | 2 | 4.5:1 | 67% (6) |
| 2017-18 | 13 | 2.4 | 5.4:1 | 46% (6) |
| 2015-16 | 13 | 2 | 6.5:1 | 46% (6) |
| 2010-11 | 9 | N/A | N/A | 33% (3) |
| 2000-01 | 8 | 1 | 8.0:1 | 50% (4) |
| 1990-91 | 5 | 1 | 5.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dry Creek Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 38% (13 to 8); teachers down 6% (2.4 to 2.3).
About Dry Creek Elementary
Dry Creek Elementary is a small elementary school in Wyoming, with an address in Douglas. It serves 8 students in kindergarten through 8. Enrollment is 96% lower than the average for elementary schools in Wyoming, which is about 216.
Converse County School District #1 is responsible for 9 schools, Dry Creek Elementary included, with 1,639 students in all.
White students account for 75% of enrollment at Dry Creek Elementary. Enrollment also includes 25% Hispanic. The school's White share is 17 points below the 92% share among Converse County residents.
The school reported 2.3 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 3.6:1. The 10.6:1 average for elementary schools in Wyoming is higher than this school's figure.
Converse County census figures show that median household income is about $81,558, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 25% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. A total of 14 public schools operate in Converse County, serving about 2,273 students.
The closest public school to Dry Creek Elementary is Lance Creek Elementary, about 31.2 miles away.
Its location is classified as Rural: Remote by the National Center for Education Statistics.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 8 was 11% lower than in 2020-21, when it was 9.
Conversations here can range across science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Converse County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
13,762
Census ACS
Median income
$81,558
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
2,273 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Converse County School District #1
- Douglas High SchoolHigh · 511 students
- Douglas Middle SchoolMiddle · 389 students
- Douglas Upper Elementary SchoolElementary · 251 students
- Douglas Intermediate SchoolElementary · 229 students
- Douglas Primary SchoolElementary · 210 students
- White ElementaryElementary · 16 students
Other schools in Douglas
- Douglas High SchoolHigh · 511 students
- Douglas Middle SchoolMiddle · 389 students
- Douglas Upper Elementary SchoolElementary · 251 students
- Douglas Intermediate SchoolElementary · 229 students
- Douglas Primary SchoolElementary · 210 students
- White ElementaryElementary · 16 students
Other Dry Creek Elementary schools
4 other US public schools in 4 states are named Dry Creek Elementary. Dry Creek Elementary is the 5th largest of the 5.
- Dry Creek ElementaryClovis, CA · 939 students
- Dry Creek ElementaryRio Linda, CA · 645 students
- Dry Creek ElementaryPORT ANGELES, WA · 393 students
- Dry Creek Elementary SchoolENGLEWOOD, CO · 269 students
Nearby schools
- Lance Creek Elementary31.2 mi · 6
- Douglas Intermediate School33.4 mi · 229
- Douglas Upper Elementary School33.4 mi · 251
- Douglas Primary School33.7 mi · 210
- Douglas High School33.8 mi · 511
- Douglas Middle School34.1 mi · 389
Frequently asked questions
About Dry Creek ElementaryHow many students attend Dry Creek Elementary?
Dry Creek Elementary enrolls approximately 8 students in grades KG-08.
What grades does Dry Creek Elementary serve?
Dry Creek Elementary serves grades KG-08.
How many teachers does Dry Creek Elementary have?
Dry Creek Elementary employs 2 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 3.6:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Dry Creek Elementary?
At Dry Creek Elementary, the student body is approximately 75% White, 25% Hispanic.
Is Dry Creek Elementary public or private?
Dry Creek Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Converse County School District #1.
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