Bear Canyon Elementary School serves 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Bear Canyon Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bear Canyon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bear Canyon Elementary School's student population of 411 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bear Canyon Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bear Canyon Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#259 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
11%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
78%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Canyon Elementary School's ranking?
Bear Canyon Elementary School is ranked #259 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Bear Canyon Elementary School?
411 students attend Bear Canyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Bear Canyon Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Canyon Elementary School?
Bear Canyon Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bear Canyon Elementary School offer ?
Bear Canyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Bear Canyon Elementary School part of?
Bear Canyon Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
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