Bear Creek School

1459 Sheaffer Road
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 823 students in grades 3-5, Bear Creek School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 823 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 30% in PA
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bear Creek School's student population of 823 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
823 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Bear Creek School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Creek School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
#740 out of 2549 schools
(Top 30%)
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44%
38%
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65%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
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Black
3%
14%
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White
84%
63%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bear Creek School's ranking?
Bear Creek School is ranked #740 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Bear Creek School often compared to?
Bear Creek Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dallastown Area Intermediate School, Donegal Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Bear Creek School?
823 students attend Bear Creek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Bear Creek School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Creek School?
Bear Creek School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bear Creek School offer ?
Bear Creek School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bear Creek School part of?
Bear Creek School is part of Elizabethtown Area SD School District.

School Reviews

5   3/23/2019
It''s a great school for all kids to come here to learn and have a great time I get annoyed sometime''s but in the end I have a great day at school
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Aspen stafford

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 823 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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