BEAR CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BEAR CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 school district, located in HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO with about 509 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 29 teachers, BEAR CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the master-planned community of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is a public school serving students in the Douglas County School District. Situated in a suburban residential neighborhood, the school is recognized for its focus on academic achievement and fostering a supportive community environment for elementary-aged children. It typically draws students from the surrounding area, emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum that includes core academic subjects alongside enrichment opportunities.
The school is well-regarded for its engagement with the local community and active parent involvement, which is a hallmark of the schools within the Highlands Ranch region. Bear Canyon is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere, often utilizing modern instructional practices to meet the diverse needs of its student body. As part of the larger Douglas County system, it adheres to district-wide educational standards while maintaining its own distinct identity as a neighborhood school centered on student growth and collaboration.
For more information, contact BEAR CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (303) 387-6475 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80126-3517
(303) 387-6475
BEAR CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO with about 509 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Douglas County School District No. Re 1
- Total Students:
- 509
- Teachers:
- 29.1
- 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 509 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BEAR CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 77.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.6%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Asian
- 3.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Female
- 52.5%
- Male
- 47.5%
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.