Serving 508 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bear Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bear Creek Elementary School's student population of 508 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bear Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Creek Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#749 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
44%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
51%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Bear Creek Elementary School is ranked #749 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Bear Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Bear Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Ridge Elementary School, Amity Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Bear Creek Elementary School?
508 students attend Bear Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Bear Creek Elementary School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Creek Elementary School?
Bear Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bear Creek Elementary School offer ?
Bear Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bear Creek Elementary School part of?
Bear Creek Elementary School is part of Bend-Lapine Administrative SD 1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Bear Creek Elementary School located?
Bear Creek Elementary School is located in the Larkspur neighborhood of Bend, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Larkspur.
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