About Us

Creekview Ranch, home of the Raptors, opened in 2008. Our staff collectively and diligently works to promote positive self-esteem, self-motivation, acceptance of differences, and a sense of responsibility in their students. Visitors to Creekview Ranch will see our personal standards in action by observing the positive interaction between adults and students, focusing on academics, students' well-being socially and emotionally, student engagement, family engagement, and programs encouraging student achievement and involvement in our educational community. Creekview Ranch School is also a PBIS school where all staff and students strive always to follow "The Raptor Way" (Show Respect, Make Good Decisions, and Solve Problems).

Principal Amberly Branson has dedicated 19 years of service to our Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District students. Her career began as an elementary school teacher, and she has successfully transitioned into various roles, including Teacher on Assignment and Assistant Principal at Coyote Ridge Elementary. Throughout her career, Amberly has fostered a collaborative approach by working closely with parents to address concerns and enhance communication while effectively managing school operations to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment.

• ACSA Principal of the Year 2025
• California Pivotal Practice, 2022
• Taking Center Stage National Schools to Watch Redesignation, 2022
• Taking Center Stage National Schools to Watch Designation, 2019
• Sacramento Business Journal, Best New Public Project, 2009
• ACSA Principal of the Year, 2017

Steeped in a rich tradition of excellence, Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District (DCJESD) has been serving students and families for nearly 140-years. What makes our District special is the partnership between families, community, and educators - each committed to preparing students to become active and responsible citizens in a diverse society. 

Our award-winning elementary school campuses value diverse learning styles, provide rich experiences for all learners, and nurture self-esteem, character development, and lifelong learning. Focusing on the whole child, our talented and dedicated staff provides a caring, engaging and challenging educational experience for every student, every day. 

Our highly acclaimed K-8 and middle school campuses are uniquely designed to support the physical, social and emotional needs of our young preteens, and teenagers and offer courses that support an exciting and vibrant environment offering hands-on learning with state-of-the-art technology.  

More information on each of our school sites. 

The Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District is located in the family-oriented, suburban areas of Roseville and Antelope in Northern California. Located within 20 miles of downtown Sacramento and around 100 miles from Northern California jewels such as San Francisco, Napa Valley, and Lake Tahoe, our area offers an abundance of recreational activities and one of the most pleasant climates in the country.