Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bear Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bear Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bear Creek Elementary School's student population of 346 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bear Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Creek Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 1779 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
5%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
75%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Bear Creek Elementary School is ranked #12 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Bear Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Bear Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mesa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Bear Creek Elementary School?
346 students attend Bear Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Bear Creek Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Creek Elementary School?
Bear Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bear Creek Elementary School offer ?
Bear Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bear Creek Elementary School part of?
Bear Creek Elementary School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
In what neighborhood is Bear Creek Elementary School located?
Bear Creek Elementary School is located in the South Boulder neighborhood of Boulder, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in South Boulder.
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