Enrollment
869
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monument, 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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080582001371
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bear Creek Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Monument · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bear Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Monument, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080582001371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bear Creek Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bear Creek Elementary School
Bear Creek Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Monument, Colorado, enrolling 869 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.0% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Colorado average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 90% of state schools at 869 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 201 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #124.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 497 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co spends $10,492 per pupil, 36% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co also operates Lewis-Palmer High School (1,144 students) and Palmer Ridge High School (1,066 students) alongside Bear Creek Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bear Creek Elementary School compares
Bear Creek Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 71% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 869 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
869
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 37% in Colorado - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,492
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Bear Creek Elementary School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co, which includes Bear Creek Elementary School.
$10,492
Per student
-36%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.8%
State 47.8%
Federal 7.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bear Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis-Palmer High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmer Ridge High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis-Palmer Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monument Charter Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monument Charter Academy Secondary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~869 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bear Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Bear Creek Elementary School?
Bear Creek Elementary School has 869 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monument, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear Creek Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bear Creek Elementary School?
11.0% 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 70.0% of enrollment, in Monument, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bear Creek Elementary School?
Bear Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bear Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Monument?
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Monument, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monument on the city page.
Is Bear Creek Elementary School a good school?
Bear Creek Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co?
Besides Bear Creek Elementary School, Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co also operates Lewis-Palmer High School (1,144 students), Palmer Ridge High School (1,066 students), and Lewis-Palmer Middle School (731 students). See the Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co district page for the complete list.
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