Excellent
#26 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 1% in state
Bear Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Boulder, CO
A Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2500 TABLE MESA DRIVE, Boulder, CO 80305
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2021)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bear Creek Elementary School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 77% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Bear Creek Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,086/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boulder), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,933
Median home value
$985,700
Median rent
$2,198/mo
College educated
82.5%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Montessori SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Mesa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| Creekside Elementary School at Martin ParkEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Bixby SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 91 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #5 of 54
- District spending per student
- $17,172NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bear Creek Elementary School is listed in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bear Creek Elementary School
Bear Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boulder, CO, part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2, serving approximately 315 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #26 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bear Creek Elementary School
What grades does Bear Creek Elementary School serve?
Bear Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bear Creek Elementary School?
Bear Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear Creek Elementary School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bear Creek Elementary School rank in CO?
Bear Creek Elementary School ranks #26 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Bear Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bear Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bear Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bear Creek Elementary School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Bear Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bear Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bear Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bear Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bear Creek Elementary School?
8.9% of students at Bear Creek Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Boulder County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (720) 561-3500
- Area population (ZIP 80305)
- 16,101
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80305; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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