- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Boulder, CO
Bear Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bear Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080249000099
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bear Creek Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 10
- elementary schools in Boulder · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 3.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bear Creek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Creek Elementary School ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Boulder, CO.
School address
District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080249000099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Bear Creek Elementary School shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 080249000099 · Boulder, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 18.7:1 · 3.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Boulder High School (1,939 students)
Bear Creek Elementary School shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Bear Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boulder High S
Boulder High School
1,939 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
1,863 students
- Broomfield Hig
Broomfield High School
1,693 students
- Centaurus High
Centaurus High School
1,557 students
- Peak to Peak C
Peak to Peak Charter School
1,447 students
- This school 318
Bear Creek Elementary School
318 students
What this shows Bear Creek Elementary School reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bear Creek Elementary School compares
Bear Creek Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.2% | ▼ 92% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Colorado - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,172
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Bear Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 reports $17,172 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bear Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broomfield High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centaurus High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peak to Peak Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bear Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bear Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Bear Creek Elementary School?
Bear Creek Elementary School has 318 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Boulder, CO. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear Creek Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bear Creek Elementary School?
3.2% of students at Bear Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bear Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bear Creek Elementary School is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Boulder, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bear Creek Elementary School?
Bear Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bear Creek Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Boulder?
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Creek Elementary School ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Boulder, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Boulder on the city page.
What other schools are in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2?
Besides Bear Creek Elementary School, Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 also operates Boulder High School (1,939 students), Fairview High School (1,863 students), and Broomfield High School (1,693 students). See the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 district page for the complete list.