BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 school district, located in BOULDER, CO with about 448 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 21 teachers, BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in the Table Mesa neighborhood of Boulder, Colorado, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD), the school is well-regarded for its strong commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. Its location near the foothills of the Flatirons provides a unique backdrop that often integrates outdoor learning and environmental awareness into the school culture.
Academically, Bear Creek is known for its rigorous curriculum and dedicated teaching staff who emphasize critical thinking and personalized learning. The school places a high priority on social-emotional learning, aiming to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for middle school success. With an active Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) and a variety of extracurricular programs, the school maintains a strong partnership with families, creating a tight-knit environment that values student engagement and parent involvement.
For more information, contact BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (720) 561-3500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BOULDER, CO 80305-5746
(720) 561-3500
BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in BOULDER, CO with about 448 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Boulder Valley School District No. Re2
- Total Students:
- 448
- Teachers:
- 21.26
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 448 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 78.6%
- Two or more races
- 8.7%
- Asian
- 7.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.