Bear Creek Elementary School

1330 Creekside Drive

School District

Lewis-Palmer 38
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 23, 2021

I'm not sure why this school scores so highly. I suspect because they hold the bright students back and then at the end of th year tests they perform better than average. My child was not pushed or engaged in any way. Homework inconsistent from class to class. Issues with bullying that were not addressed and when I spoke to the teacher and principal, it was immediately a defensive approach. Principal can't even answer simple questions without an attitude. She's plain rude. As for the bullying. I found out later on that even after I addressed the issues, thought they were resolved, my child was paired up in the specials and had to share a locker with the girl who caused my daughter to feign illness so she could avoid school. Noone cares at all about the well being of the students and my daughter learnt nothing. In her new school she was in an advanced language arts and reading. She was 2nd grade with 5th grade reading ability. When I questioned her class teacher, I was told she was an average reader. Luckily her new school paid more attention and pushed her skills.
Submitted by parent on June 28, 2020

Overall it was awesome. Better than I would have expected. Lots of activities. I don't know how the teachers keep up this level of engagement.
Submitted by parent on June 19, 2020

Excellent experience with both of my kids!
Submitted by parent on June 22, 2019

The principal and assistant principal are wonderful.
Submitted by parent on April 04, 2019

Mediocre. I am very concerned about the population size outpacing leadership ability to manage. Risk of bullying and mediocre instruction.
Submitted by parent on June 21, 2018

Principal is extremely kind and the school is a GOOD school
Submitted by parent on March 05, 2018

I've had 4 kids at Bear Creek Elementary over the years, and i can always depend on the school. I mentioned a bully on the bus, and the district yanked him off the route for the rest of the year. To even get into the building, you have to push a button connected to an intercom/video camera and they ask you your business before buzzing you in.Feel lucky to live in this district.
Submitted by parent on April 04, 2017

I was so impressed with this school. My son is in Kindergarten and is reading books, writing, doing basic addition and subtraction. More importantly he's excited about doing these things. They do "specials" daily which consists of rotating through art, P.E., music, and computer lab. His teacher is Ms. Porter, she is truly a great teacher and great at keeping the parents updated on what is happening each week.
Submitted by parent on January 13, 2017

I'm a former teacher with four children. I simply couldn't be happier with this school if I ran it myself! I would live here simply for the school! It exceeds my expectations, which are very high!
Submitted by parent on February 19, 2015

I have a son in the elementary school and I have to say I am so impressed with the amount of after school programs available to him. They are really good about getting everyone involved and having multiple activities that will fit many different kids of people. So I thank you for all you do for my child.
Submitted by other on June 09, 2014

My children have been attending this school since fit's the grade. Now They're Both 4th And 5th. The last two years has been nothing but drama. There's so much bullying going on there. My children where both bullied. And the staff didn't seem to care so much. The last 3 weeks of school were the worst days. A child who obviously has mental issues bullied my daughter, he when as far as punching her on her chest. When i asked for my daughter to be in a different class, the told me that couldn't happen. They said it was also the end of the school year and that they wanted to "finish the year strong." I felt horrible, thank God we no longer attend. The staff really revealed who they truly where.