Bear Creek Elementary School

342 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

342

Total Students

17.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bear Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	25
Black	2
Asian	27
Two or More	42

White
246 (71.9 %)
Two or More
42 (12.3 %)
Asian
27 (7.9 %)
Hispanic
25 (7.3 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2
Phone:	(720)561-3500
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bear Creek Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bear Creek Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	169	49.4%
Male	173	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)