At a glance
Reported students
750
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53.95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
750
Bear Creek School: 750 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
13.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. 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
- 822
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about Bear Creek School
Bear Creek School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Elizabethtown. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Elizabethtown Area SD. NCES reports 750 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 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 (81.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.6%). English learners represent 3.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.7%. 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 School
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.05
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.1%
- Hispanic7.6%
- Black3.1%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.7%
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 Elizabethtown Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
East High Street El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–02
466 reported students
Bainbridge El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–02
219 reported students
Elizabethtown Area MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
827 reported students
Elizabethtown Area SHS
High · Grades 09–12
1,263 reported students
Public schools near Bear Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High Street El Sch Elementary · Elizabethtown Area SD | KG–02 | 466 | 0.5 mi |
| Conewago El Sch Elementary · Lower Dauphin SD | KG–05 | 239 | 5.1 mi |
| Donegal Primary School Elementary · Donegal SD | KG–02 | 559 | 5.7 mi |
| Londonderry El Sch Elementary · Lower Dauphin SD | KG–05 | 234 | 5.7 mi |
| Bainbridge El Sch Elementary · Elizabethtown Area SD | KG–02 | 219 | 6.5 mi |
| Donegal Intermediate School Elementary · Donegal SD | 03–06 | 806 | 6.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bear Creek School
What grades does Bear Creek School serve?
Bear Creek School reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Elizabethtown Area SD.
How many students attend Bear Creek School?
Bear Creek School reported 750 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 822 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bear Creek School?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 750 students and 53.95 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bear Creek School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bear Creek School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Elizabethtown Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Bear Creek School in?
Bear Creek School is part of Elizabethtown Area SD, based in Elizabethtown, PA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bear Creek School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East High Street El Sch (0.5 mi), Conewago El Sch (5.1 mi), Donegal Primary School (5.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.