Serving 521 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bear Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bear Creek Elementary School's student population of 521 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bear Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Creek Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#722 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
45%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
49%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.6%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Bear Creek Elementary School is ranked #722 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Bear Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Bear Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Ridge Elementary School, Amity Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Bear Creek Elementary School?
521 students attend Bear Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Bear Creek Elementary School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bear Creek Elementary School?
Bear Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bear Creek Elementary School offer ?
Bear Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bear Creek Elementary School part of?
Bear Creek Elementary School is part of Bend-Lapine Administrative SD 1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Bear Creek Elementary School located?
Bear Creek Elementary School is located in the Larkspur neighborhood of Bend, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Larkspur.
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