Bear Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Bear Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Monument, Colorado, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 849 students. The school is part of the Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38, which is ranked 6th out of 116 school districts in Colorado and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bear Creek Elementary consistently ranks among the top 15% of Colorado elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 82-163 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) tests is significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, Bear Creek Elementary had 69.4% of students proficient or better in CMAS English Language Arts, compared to 60.4% for the district and 44.1% for the state. In the same year, Bear Creek Elementary had 53.8% of students proficient or better in CMAS Math, compared to 47.9% for the district and 34.2% for the state. The school also excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 3rd out of 242 Colorado elementary schools for Hispanic students and 11th out of 365 Colorado elementary schools for low socioeconomic status students.

While the student population at Bear Creek Elementary is predominantly White (71.14% in 2022-2023), the school has a relatively diverse student body compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Palmer Lake Elementary School, Ray E Kilmer Elementary School, and Douglass Valley Elementary School. This consistent high performance and equity-focused approach make Bear Creek Elementary a model for other elementary schools in the Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 and the surrounding region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1330 Creekside Drive
       Monument, CO  80132-6061


(719) 488-4770

District: Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38

SchoolDigger Rank:
139th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,113 Help


Students who attend Bear Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lewis-Palmer Middle School
High:    Lewis-Palmer High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  849

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.1%
Hispanic:
15.8%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bear Creek Elementary School ranks better than 85.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.09. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Bear Creek Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bear Creek Elementary School is $11,113, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bear Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bear Creek Elementary School 139th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Bear Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 6th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bear Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bear Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 77.70 173rd 808 78.6%
2005 78.56 156th 823 81.0%
2006 83.47 102nd 829 87.7%
2007 78.04 161st 852 81.1%
2008 76.51 183rd 849 78.4%
2009 77.66 180th 872 79.4%
2010 76.77 194th 925 79.0%
2011 80.94 148th 935 84.2%
2012 79.55 162nd 935 82.7%
2013 79.32 176th 954 81.6%
2014 80.36 163rd 962 83.1%
2015 80.99 153rd 938 83.7%
2016 88.19 82nd 914 91.0%
2017 81.20 148th 929 84.1%
2018 80.94 160th 917 82.6%
2019 84.89 119th 965 87.7%
2021 87.26 82nd 710 88.5%
2022 83.64 124th 921 86.5%
2023 85.18 117th 933 87.5%
2024 83.09 139th 943 85.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bear Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.81 39th 332 88.3%
2024 92.11 11th 365 97.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Bear Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.66 145th 690 79.0%
2019 82.80 96th 758 87.3%
2021 85.64 51st 351 85.5%
2022 82.00 86th 595 85.5%
2023 79.61 103rd 642 84.0%
2024 76.91 122nd 684 82.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bear Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.65 1st 84 98.8%
2019 64.03 40th 110 63.6%
2022 65.76 9th 22 59.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Bear Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.86 149th 693 78.5%
2019 78.79 133rd 764 82.6%
2021 74.83 100th 352 71.6%
2022 72.31 154th 594 74.1%
2023 78.70 118th 649 81.8%
2024 75.23 149th 683 78.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bear Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.45 6th 270 97.8%
2023 95.49 5th 197 97.5%
2024 97.78 3rd 242 98.8%
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Rank History for White students at Bear Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.78 108th 337 68.0%
2019 71.10 140th 596 76.5%
2021 72.99 79th 288 72.6%
2022 69.56 129th 454 71.6%
2023 68.61 148th 525 71.8%
2024 67.13 162nd 539 69.9%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, January 18, 2014

Open Quote I love this school. My daughter is in 2nd and has been there since kindergarten. We have had amazing teachers each year. My daughter is so happy here. Her 2nd grade teacher is so good. We have moved out of the district now, and it is so hard for me to decide if we should switch for 3rd grade or keep driving up here. I like The principal, too. She is nice and I think she does a great job. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bear Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 326 5 4 10 1 n/a n/a 0 346
1996 326 5 4 10 1 n/a n/a 0 346
1997 356 4 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1998 346 7 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 366
1999 336 7 3 8 2 n/a n/a 0 356
2000 351 12 5 10 3 n/a n/a 0 381
2001 391 12 10 19 3 n/a n/a 0 435
2002 429 7 10 27 3 n/a n/a 0 476
2003 429 7 10 27 3 n/a n/a 0 476
2004 410 7 14 31 5 n/a n/a 0 467
2005 404 11 22 26 4 n/a n/a 0 467
2006 406 9 29 28 3 n/a n/a 0 475
2007 441 13 23 29 4 n/a n/a 0 510
2008 433 23 23 34 5 n/a n/a 0 518
2009 440 21 27 36 5 n/a n/a 0 529
2010 422 22 23 44 3 n/a n/a 0 514
2011 524 13 21 69 5 0 34 0 666
2012 575 5 17 73 5 0 40 0 715
2013 661 10 17 83 7 0 47 0 825
2014 740 18 15 94 8 0 55 0 930
2015 754 13 13 92 7 0 49 0 928
2016 742 16 11 112 7 0 45 0 933
2017 774 21 13 106 6 0 50 0 970
2018 799 15 15 107 4 0 47 0 987
2019 814 18 8 124 7 0 63 0 1034
2020 747 15 11 118 8 1 63 0 963
2021 659 18 9 97 8 1 59 0 851
2022 593 13 17 117 5 0 53 0 798
2023 604 14 28 134 11 0 58 0 849

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bear Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 346 17.5 19.8 6.6
1996 346 17.5 19.8 6.6
1997 372 17.8 20.9 6.2
1998 366 18.8 19.5 10.1
1999 356 19.4 18.4 6.7
2000 381 20.2 18.9 12.6
2001 435 22.8 19.1 9
2002 476 27.2 17.5 8
2003 476 27.2 17.5 8
2004 467 28.0 16.7 9.4
2005 467 25.6 18.2 7.1
2006 475 26.9 17.7 6.3
2007 510 29.9 17.1 9.6
2008 518 32.7 15.8 7.5
2009 529 33.4 15.8 12.1
2010 514 32.6 15.7 13.6
2011 666 36.3 18.3 12.9
2012 715 39.1 18.2 12.7
2013 825 38.9 21.1 10.3
2014 930 48.6 19.1 10.9
2015 928 50.0 18.5 9.1
2016 933 51.0 18.2 13.7
2017 970 48.1 20.1 9.9
2018 987 55.6 17.7 8.5
2019 1034 57.7 17.9 12.4
2020 963 59.8 16.0 13.8
2021 851 57.4 14.8 12.1
2022 798 54.1 14.7 13.2
2023 849 60.0 14.1 14.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bear Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 346 17.5 19.8 6.6
1996 346 17.5 19.8 6.6
1997 372 17.8 20.9 6.2
1998 366 18.8 19.5 10.1
1999 356 19.4 18.4 6.7
2000 381 20.2 18.9 12.6
2001 435 22.8 19.1 9
2002 476 27.2 17.5 8
2003 476 27.2 17.5 8
2004 467 28.0 16.7 9.4
2005 467 25.6 18.2 7.1
2006 475 26.9 17.7 6.3
2007 510 29.9 17.1 9.6
2008 518 32.7 15.8 7.5
2009 529 33.4 15.8 12.1
2010 514 32.6 15.7 13.6
2011 666 36.3 18.3 12.9
2012 715 39.1 18.2 12.7
2013 825 38.9 21.1 10.3
2014 930 48.6 19.1 10.9
2015 928 50.0 18.5 9.1
2016 933 51.0 18.2 13.7
2017 970 48.1 20.1 9.9
2018 987 55.6 17.7 8.5
2019 1034 57.7 17.9 12.4
2020 963 59.8 16.0 13.8
2021 851 57.4 14.8 12.1
2022 798 54.1 14.7 13.2
2023 849 60.0 14.1 14.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bear Creek Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,268
2020 $9,021
2021 $10,199
2022 $9,608
2023 $11,113

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bear Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 119th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 117th of 933 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bear Creek Elementary School)64.253.6
 10.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)5651.6
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Bear Creek Elementary School)60.666
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)48.858
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bear Creek Elementary School)70.255.7
 14.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)70.752.8
 17.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Bear Creek Elementary School)51.748.5
 3.2%
   4th Grade Math (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)51.945.1
 6.8%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Bear Creek Elementary School)59.661.1
 1.5%
   5th Grade Science (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)57.754.1
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bear Creek Elementary School)70.677.2
 6.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)66.263.5
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Bear Creek Elementary School)46.172.8
 26.7%
   5th Grade Math (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)45.565.1
 19.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bear Creek Elementary School)68.272.3
 4.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)66.268
 1.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Bear Creek Elementary School)50.346.5
 3.8%
   6th Grade Math (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)50.748.2
 2.5%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bear Creek Elementary School)68.565.1
 3.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)62.459.6
 2.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Bear Creek Elementary School)51.657.3
 5.7%
   All Grades Math (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)51.553.3
 1.8%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1034849
 17.9%
African American1814
 22.2%
American Indian711
 57.1%
Asian828
 250%
Hispanic124134
 8.1%
Pacific Islander00
White814604
 25.8%
Two or More Races6358
 7.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.4%14.4%
 2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bear Creek Elementary School

Bear Creek Elementary School ranks 139th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Bear Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lewis-Palmer Middle School
High : Lewis-Palmer High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 849 students attended Bear Creek Elementary School.

Students at Bear Creek Elementary School are 71% White, 16% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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