BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.bearcreek-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us

286 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bear Creek Elementary School, located in St. Petersburg, Florida, is a public school within the Pinellas County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive learning environment. The school is known for its commitment to student engagement and frequently utilizes resources provided by the district to enhance its curriculum and extracurricular offerings.

As part of the Pinellas County school system, Bear Creek Elementary follows state-mandated standards while incorporating various initiatives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school community typically prioritizes family involvement and maintains an active online presence through its website, where parents can find information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic resources. Whether through classroom instruction or school-wide programs, the institution strives to prepare its elementary students for success as they transition into middle school.

286

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	37
Black	149
Asian	2
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

Black
149 (52.1 %)
White
72 (25.2 %)
Hispanic
37 (12.9 %)
Two or More
24 (8.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	PINELLAS
Phone:	(727)893-2332
Website:	http://www.bearcreek-es.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 30

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 31

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	31

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	137	47.9%
Male	149	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)