At a glance
Reported students
368
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
502.5
Bear Canyon Elementary School: 368 reported students.
State peer staffing position
66th percentile
16.1:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 388
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
What the reported data says about Bear Canyon Elementary School
Bear Canyon Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Highlands Ranch. It is one of 88 current school records connected to Douglas County School District No. Re 1. NCES reports 368 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, close to the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.3%). English learners represent 5.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bear Canyon Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.03 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.03
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.5%
- Hispanic13.3%
- Black0%
- Asian4.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Roxborough Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
368 reported students
Frontier Valley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
369 reported students
South Ridge Elementary An IB World School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
371 reported students
Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
361 reported students
Eldorado Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
377 reported students
Heritage Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
377 reported students
Public schools near Bear Canyon Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge Elementary School Elementary · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | PK–06 | 560 | 0.8 mi |
| Saddle Ranch Elementary School Elementary · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | PK–06 | 355 | 1 mi |
| Eldorado Elementary School Elementary · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | PK–06 | 377 | 1.1 mi |
| Summit View Elementary School Elementary · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | PK–06 | 350 | 1.2 mi |
| Sand Creek Elementary School Elementary · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | PK–06 | 322 | 1.6 mi |
| Stone Mountain Elementary Elementary · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | PK–06 | 452 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bear Canyon Elementary School
What grades does Bear Canyon Elementary School serve?
Bear Canyon Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
How many students attend Bear Canyon Elementary School?
Bear Canyon Elementary School reported 368 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 388 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bear Canyon Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 368 students and 22.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bear Canyon Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bear Canyon Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Douglas County School District No. Re 1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bear Canyon Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
12.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bear Canyon Elementary School in?
Bear Canyon Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1, based in Castle Rock, CO, which operates 88 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bear Canyon Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northridge Elementary School (0.8 mi), Saddle Ranch Elementary School (1 mi), Eldorado Elementary School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.