Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bear Canyon Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Bear Canyon Elementary School serves the northern part of its school district in Littleton, CO, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 1.5 miles at its furthest point.
- 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bear Canyon Elementary School's student population of 368 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
School Rankings
Bear Canyon Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Canyon Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#53 out of 1748 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
13%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
76%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bce Bears
Source: 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 #53 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Bear Canyon Elementary School often compared to?
Bear Canyon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skyview Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Bear Canyon Elementary School?
368 students attend Bear Canyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Bear Canyon Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bear Canyon Elementary School part of?
Bear Canyon Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
In what neighborhood is Bear Canyon Elementary School located?
Bear Canyon Elementary School is located in the Westridge neighborhood of Littleton, CO. There are 9 other public schools located in Westridge.
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