At a glance
Reported students
869
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53.95
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
98th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
576.5
Bear Creek Elementary School: 869 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
- 891
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54.15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.5:1
What the reported data says about Bear Creek Elementary School
Bear Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Monument. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co. NCES reports 869 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th 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 (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%). English learners represent 3.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.2%. 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 Creek Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 53.95 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 1.75 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.75
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.31
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.47
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.33
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70%
- Hispanic17%
- Black1.6%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.5%
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 Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Monument Charter Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
612 reported students
Lewis-Palmer Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
409 reported students
Prairie Winds Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
374 reported students
Ray E Kilmer Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
300 reported students
Palmer Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
286 reported students
Lewis-Palmer Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
731 reported students
Public schools near Bear Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Trails Elementary School Elementary · Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an | PK–05 | 311 | 1.2 mi |
| Monument Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co | PK–05 | 612 | 1.9 mi |
| Lewis-Palmer Elementary School Elementary · Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co | PK–06 | 409 | 2.2 mi |
| Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School Elementary · Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an | PK–05 | 547 | 3.5 mi |
| Prairie Winds Elementary School Elementary · Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co | PK–06 | 374 | 3.6 mi |
| The Classical Academy Charter Elementary · Charter · Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an | KG–06 | 1,909 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bear Creek Elementary School
What grades does Bear Creek Elementary School serve?
Bear Creek Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co.
How many students attend Bear Creek Elementary School?
Bear Creek Elementary School reported 869 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 891 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bear Creek Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 869 students and 53.95 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 Creek Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bear Creek Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bear Creek Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20.4% 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 Creek Elementary School in?
Bear Creek Elementary School is part of Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co, based in Monument, CO, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bear Creek Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Antelope Trails Elementary School (1.2 mi), Monument Charter Academy (1.9 mi), Lewis-Palmer Elementary School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.