Excellent
#415 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 15% in state
Bear Creek School
Elementary School · Elizabethtown Area Sd · Elizabethtown, PA
An Elizabethtown Area Sd elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1459 Sheaffer Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022
- Math 62% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bear Creek School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Bear Creek 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated735/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elizabethtown), 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
$79,075
Median home value
$272,700
Median rent
$1,381/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.5 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Mount Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| Kraybill Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–8 | 4.7 mi | 144 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Elizabethtown Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,718NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bear Creek School is listed in Elizabethtown Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bear Creek School
Bear Creek School is a public elementary school in Elizabethtown, PA, part of Elizabethtown Area Sd, serving approximately 801 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #415 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bear Creek School
What grades does Bear Creek School serve?
Bear Creek School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Bear Creek School?
Bear Creek School has an enrollment of approximately 801 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear Creek School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear Creek School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bear Creek School rank in PA?
Bear Creek School ranks #415 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Bear Creek School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bear Creek School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bear Creek School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Bear Creek School a charter school?
No, Bear Creek School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bear Creek School a Title I school?
No, Bear Creek School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bear Creek School?
44.8% of students at Bear Creek 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 801
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.5%
- Phone
- (717) 367-0210
- Area population (ZIP 17022)
- 32,066
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
Official sources & links
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 17022; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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