Bear Creek School

Bear Creek School serves 801 students in grades 3 through 5 in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. This elementary school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1 with 53 full-time equivalent teachers, providing a solid foundation for learning in the Lancaster County area. Academically, Bear Creek School demonstrates strong performance, earning a 7.0 out of 10 rating and ranking in the 73rd percentile among Pennsylvania elementary schools at #776 out of 2,852 schools statewide.

The school shows particular strength in English Language Arts, with 65% of students achieving proficiency or above across tested grades. Mathematics performance stands at 58% proficient or above, indicating steady academic progress with opportunities for continued growth in this subject area. The school draws from a stable suburban community where the median household income reaches $78,688 and the median home value is $265,500.

With 35% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a low poverty rate of 6.5%, the surrounding area reflects a community that values education and provides a supportive environment for learning. Bear Creek School sits in Elizabethtown's large suburban setting, serving families in a well-established neighborhood that balances residential comfort with access to educational resources and community amenities.