- Enrollment
- 2,970
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Bear Creek Int held near 907 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.1 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 482526006002 · Keller, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
904 enr · 16.1:1 · 7.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Timber Creek H S (2,970 students)
Bear Creek Int held near 907 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.1 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bear Creek Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek H S
2,970 students
- Keller H S
Keller H S
2,951 students
- Central H S
Central H S
2,410 students
- Fossil Ridge H
Fossil Ridge H S
2,140 students
- Hillwood Middl 1,126
Hillwood Middle
1,126 students
- This school 904
Bear Creek Int
904 students
What this shows Bear Creek Int reports 904 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bear Creek Int compares
Bear Creek Int held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,925
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for Keller Isd reports $10,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,951
- 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
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 (~904 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 898 (2022-23) → 907 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.