Dry Creek Elementary School vs Willow Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.3 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
Willow Creek Elementary School
Centennial · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
| Measure | Dry Creek Elementary School Englewood, Colorado | Willow Creek Elementary School Centennial, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #160 of 993 | #60 of 993 |
| National rank | #12998 of 50,301 | #6281 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 269 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 68% |
| city | Englewood | Centennial |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 67.6).
- •Willow Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 52%).
- •Willow Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Willow Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 20.1%).
- •Dry Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.5).
- •Willow Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 269.
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 Willow Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Creek Elementary School ranks higher (77.8 vs 67.6 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 Willow Creek Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Englewood and Centennial in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dry Creek Elementary School: 269. Willow Creek Elementary School: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dry Creek Elementary School and Willow Creek Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Dry Creek Elementary School is 160th of 993 and Willow Creek Elementary School is 60th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).