Bear Creek Elementary

Summary:

Bear Creek Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Austin, Texas, serving 603 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Austin Independent School District (AISD).

Bear Creek Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Texas, receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students significantly outperform the district and state averages in STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in reading and math. For example, 86.59% of 5th-grade students at Bear Creek Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 62.05% for AISD and 53.96% for the state. The school also has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high socioeconomic status of the student population. While Bear Creek Elementary outperforms the AISD district and state, some nearby AISD schools, such as Mills Elementary and Clayton Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance and have a similar student population profile.

Interestingly, Rooster Springs Elementary, which is part of the Dripping Springs Independent School District (DSISD), is located near Bear Creek Elementary and also shows strong academic performance, ranking 214th out of 4,675 Texas elementary schools. Rooster Springs Elementary has a higher percentage of White students and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to Bear Creek Elementary, and the DSISD is ranked higher than the AISD, suggesting that factors beyond just the school district may contribute to a school's success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

12801 Escarpment Blvd
Austin, TX 78739

(512) 414-0040

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
260^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $3,482

Students who attend Bear Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Gorzycki Middle
High:	Bowie High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.5

Number of students: 603

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.6%

Asian:

20.2%

Hispanic:

18.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 3.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bear Creek Elementary ranks better than 94.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 8^th among 77 ranked elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.89. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Bear Creek Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.6%), Asian (20.2%), Hispanic (18.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 3.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bear Creek Elementary is 18.5. 70 elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bear Creek Elementary employs 32.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bear Creek Elementary is $3,482. 77 elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bear Creek Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Austin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Independent School District (Isd) 554^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bear Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bear Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	93.82	217^th	4581	95.3%
2023	95.75	149^th	4647	96.8%
2024	92.89	260^th	4675	94.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bear Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	95.37	8^th	1004	99.2%
2023	90.91	37^th	1099	96.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bear Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	87.73	180^th	3487	94.8%
2023	95.13	59^th	3556	98.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bear Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	75.51	496^th	3952	87.4%
2023	82.12	350^th	4086	91.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Bear Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	89.77	288^th	4561	93.7%
2023	94.37	161^st	4588	96.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bear Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	73.16	544^th	2958	81.6%
2023	75.17	295^th	2980	90.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Bear Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	90.39	174^th	4461	96.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Bear Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	93.76	192^nd	4563	95.8%
2023	95.09	132^nd	4585	97.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Bear Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	78.17	125^th	957	86.9%
2023	82.87	61^st	1015	94.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bear Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	82.25	441^st	4376	89.9%
2023	89.35	237^th	4401	94.6%

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Rank History for White students at Bear Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	75.54	530^th	3082	82.8%
2023	78.27	472^nd	3106	84.8%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Bear Creek Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	264	3	94	91	3	35	490
2022	307	3	116	99	4	38	567
2023	323	5	122	111	3	39	603

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	490	29.0	16.8	6.7
2022	567	34.3	16.5	2.3
2023	603	32.5	18.5	3.3

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	490	29.0	16.8	6.7
2022	567	34.3	16.5	2.3
2023	603	32.5	18.5	3.3

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$289 (8.3%)	$3,193 (91.7%)	$3,482

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Bear Creek Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)		STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)	STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bear Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12801 Escarpment Blvd	Austin	78739	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-0040	603	33	18.5	3.3%	323 (53.6%)	5 (0.8%)	111 (18.4%)	122 (20.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.5%)	92.9	260^th of 4675 public elementary schools	94.4%		95.7	149^th of 4647 public elementary schools	96.8%	111					79.4	78.7	86.6	60.9	63.9	74.4	48.2	$3,482	$289	$3,193
Baldwin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12200 Meridian Park Blvd	Austin	78739	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 841-8900	649	44	14.7	13.7%	363 (55.9%)	8 (1.2%)	134 (20.6%)	95 (14.6%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	45 (6.9%)	95.7	157^th of 4675 public elementary schools	96.6%		93.9	223^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	95.2%	66					76.7	81.0	84.2	76.9	69.0	79.1	53.5	$9,809	$378	$9,431
Clayton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7525 La Crosse Ave	Austin	78739	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 841-9200	718	47	15.4	5.7%	382 (53.2%)	3 (0.4%)	135 (18.8%)	144 (20.1%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	48 (6.7%)	97.7	72^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	98.5%		97	98^th of 4647 public elementary schools	97.9%	26					83.7	86.5	85.0	75.4	74.0	88.3	63.0	$10,534	$445	$10,089
Kiker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5913 La Crosse Ave	Austin	78739	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2584	789	41	19.2	7.2%	487 (61.7%)	16 (2.0%)	130 (16.5%)	101 (12.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (6.8%)	91.4	319^th of 4675 public elementary schools	93.2%		90.4	364^th of 4647 public elementary schools	92.2%	45					72.7	75.8	81.3	69.6	58.9	74.2	45.1	$10,198	$466	$9,732
Mills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6201 Davis Ln	Austin	78749	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 841-2400	776	42	18.3	8.0%	452 (58.2%)	8 (1.0%)	168 (21.6%)	93 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (7.1%)	97	105^th of 4675 public elementary schools	97.8%		97.5	74^th of 4647 public elementary schools	98.4%	31					85.5	84.6	84.3	77.1	75.0	75.8	64.2	$10,340	$356	$9,984
Baranoff Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12009 Buckingham Gate Rd	Austin	78748	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 841-7100	850	55	15.5	12.7%	512 (60.2%)	16 (1.9%)	242 (28.5%)	29 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (6.0%)	79.9	762^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	83.7%		88.2	449^th of 4647 public elementary schools	90.3%	313					63.6	74.7	75.7	48.5	55.0	58.5	35.2	$9,751	$400	$9,351
Kocurek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9800 Curlew Dr	Austin	78748	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-2547	522	36	14.5	61.7%	159 (30.5%)	32 (6.1%)	297 (56.9%)	9 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	21 (4.0%)	40.1	2804^th of 4675 public elementary schools	40.0%		42.3	2645^th of 4647 public elementary schools	43.1%	159	0.0	40.0	20.0	0.0	34.9	39.1	60.3	23.9	32.8	37.0	31.5	$10,782	$640	$10,142
Rooster Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 Belterra Dr	Austin	78737	Hays County	Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 465-6200	827	54	15.3	4.6%	594 (71.8%)	10 (1.2%)	126 (15.2%)	39 (4.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (6.8%)	94.1	214^th of 4675 public elementary schools	95.4%		96.3	124^th of 4647 public elementary schools	97.3%	90					78.6	80.7	81.8	68.2	72.9	74.4	44.6	$9,125	$481	$8,643
Cowan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2817 Kentish Dr	Austin	78748	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 841-2700	544	36	15.1	35.7%	248 (45.6%)	11 (2.0%)	218 (40.1%)	34 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.7%)	73.2	1005^th of 4675 public elementary schools	78.5%		77.1	878^th of 4647 public elementary schools	81.1%	127					56.1	68.1	69.6	43.9	45.2	57.0	41.6	$10,694	$477	$10,217
Boone Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8101 Croftwood Dr	Austin	78749	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2537	489	36	13.7	38.2%	208 (42.5%)	18 (3.7%)	215 (44.0%)	19 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.9%)	65.9	1287^th of 4675 public elementary schools	72.5%		68.8	1215^th of 4647 public elementary schools	73.9%	72					52.5	64.2	69.1	44.7	50.0	47.1	26.5	$11,405	$461	$10,944

Frequently Asked Questions about Bear Creek Elementary

What schools do graduates of Bear Creek Elementary attend?

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

Middle : Gorzycki Middle
High : Bowie High School

Is Bear Creek Elementary a good school?

Yes. Bear Creek Elementary ranks in the top 5.6% of Texas elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Bear Creek Elementary?

Students at Bear Creek Elementary are 54% White, 20% Asian, 18% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

How many students attend Bear Creek Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 603 students attended Bear Creek Elementary.

What district is Bear Creek Elementary in?

Austin Independent School District (Isd)

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