Bear Creek School

1459 Sheaffer Road
Elizabethtown, PA 17022

www.etownschools.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=1627

816 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Bear Creek School, located at 1459 Sheaffer Road in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution within the Elizabethtown Area School District. It serves as a dedicated learning environment for students in the upper elementary grades—specifically 4th and 5th grade—focusing on bridging the gap between foundational primary education and the more complex middle school curriculum. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community where academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility are emphasized to prepare students for their future educational transitions.

The school’s philosophy centers on a student-centered approach, utilizing a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also incorporating enriching extracurricular opportunities. By providing a structured yet engaging atmosphere, Bear Creek School aims to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students. Families and community members are encouraged to be active participants in the school’s culture, reflecting the district’s overall dedication to collaborative education and academic excellence.

816

Total Students

53.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bear Creek School
Demographic	Student Count
White	688
Hispanic	50
Black	21
Asian	17
Two or More	38
American Indian	2

White
688 (84.3 %)
Hispanic
50 (6.1 %)
Two or More
38 (4.7 %)
Black
21 (2.6 %)
Asian
17 (2.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Elizabethtown Area SD
Phone:	(717)367-0210
Website:	http://www.etownschools.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=1627
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	816
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Grade 3 269

Grade 4 269

Grade 5 278