Bear Creek K-8 School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

9601 WEST DARTMOUTH PLACE
LAKEWOOD, CO 80227

931 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Bear Creek K-8 School, located in Lakewood, Colorado, is a comprehensive public school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Jeffco Public Schools district, the institution is designed to provide a continuous learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and middle school education. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, aiming to prepare young learners for the academic and social rigors of high school while fostering a supportive community atmosphere.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student engagement, offering a diverse curriculum that balances core subjects with various enrichment opportunities. With its K-8 structure, Bear Creek allows for consistent mentorship and long-term academic tracking, enabling teachers to build strong, multi-year relationships with their students. Located in a residential area of Lakewood, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, providing a stable and structured environment dedicated to cultivating lifelong learners.

931

Total Students

51.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bear Creek K-8 School
Demographic	Student Count
White	383
Hispanic	429
Black	16
Asian	62
Two or More	31
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
429 (46.1 %)
White
383 (41.1 %)
Asian
62 (6.7 %)
Two or More
31 (3.3 %)
Black
16 (1.7 %)
American Indian
9 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)982-8714
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	931
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	371
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 83

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 99

Grade 6 126

Grade 7 118

Grade 8 116