Dry Creek Elementary School vs Whittier Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 58 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dry Creek Elementary School
Englewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
269 students
Whittier Elementary School
Boulder · Public elementary · Grades K–5
269 students
| Measure | Dry Creek Elementary School Englewood, Colorado | Whittier Elementary School Boulder, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 993 | #196 of 993 |
| National rank | #12998 of 50,301 | #14367 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 269 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Englewood | Boulder |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dry Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 65.7).
- •Dry Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Whittier Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Dry Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 42%).
- •Whittier Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.2).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dry Creek Elementary School better than Whittier Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dry Creek Elementary School ranks higher (67.6 vs 65.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dry Creek Elementary School and Whittier Elementary School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Englewood and Boulder in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dry Creek Elementary School: 269. Whittier Elementary School: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dry Creek Elementary School and Whittier Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Dry Creek Elementary School is 160th of 993 and Whittier Elementary School is 196th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).