Enrollment
904
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Keller, TX
Bear Creek Int
Federal NCES profile for Bear Creek Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482526006002
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bear Creek Int earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Keller · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 7.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bear Creek Int has class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Creek Int ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Keller, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bear Creek Int compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bear Creek Int
Bear Creek Int is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Keller, Texas, enrolling 904 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.9% free-meal eligibility runs 87% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 904 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 434 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #332, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 452 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Keller Isd spends $10,782 per pupil, 21% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Keller Isd also operates Timber Creek H S (2,970 students) and Keller H S (2,951 students) alongside Bear Creek Int.
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 Int compares
Bear Creek Int on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.9% | ▼ 87% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 904 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
904
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the Texas average of 61.9%
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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in Texas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,782
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 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 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Asian 11.7%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Bear Creek Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Keller Isd, which includes Bear Creek Int.
$10,782
Per student
-21%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.6%
State 22.4%
Federal 10.0%
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 Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Creek H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Keller H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fossil Ridge H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillwood Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bear Creek Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,970
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,951
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~904 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bear Creek Int
How many students attend Bear Creek Int?
Bear Creek Int has 904 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Keller, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear Creek Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear Creek Int is 16.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bear Creek Int?
7.9% of students at Bear Creek Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bear Creek Int?
The largest demographic group at Bear Creek Int is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Keller, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bear Creek Int?
Bear Creek Int has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bear Creek Int rank among elementary schools in Keller?
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Creek Int ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Keller, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Keller on the city page.
Is Bear Creek Int a good school?
Bear Creek Int earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools. 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 Keller Isd?
Besides Bear Creek Int, Keller Isd also operates Timber Creek H S (2,970 students), Keller H S (2,951 students), and Central H S (2,410 students). See the Keller Isd district page for the complete list.
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