Bear Canyon Elementary School

9660 SALFORD LANE
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80126

393 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

393

Total Students

23.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bear Canyon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	288
Hispanic	59
Black	3
Asian	13
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

White
288 (73.3 %)
Hispanic
59 (15.0 %)
Two or More
29 (7.4 %)
Asian
13 (3.3 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(303)387-6475
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bear Canyon Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	25
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	50
Grade 6	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bear Canyon Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	205	52.2%
Male	188	47.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)