Bear Creek Elementary School vs Lewis-Palmer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Creek Elementary School
Monument · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
869 students
Lewis-Palmer Elementary School
Monument · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
409 students
| Measure | Bear Creek Elementary School Monument, Colorado | Lewis-Palmer Elementary School Monument, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #150 of 993 | #124 of 993 |
| National rank | #12408 of 50,301 | #10803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 869 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 869 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.4% | 19.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 54% |
| city | Monument | Monument |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lewis-Palmer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 68.4).
- •Lewis-Palmer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 51%).
- •Lewis-Palmer Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 68%).
- •Lewis-Palmer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.1% vs 20.4%).
- •Bear Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 869 students compared with 409.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bear Creek Elementary School better than Lewis-Palmer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lewis-Palmer Elementary School ranks higher (70.7 vs 68.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bear Creek Elementary School and Lewis-Palmer Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Monument and Monument in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Creek Elementary School: 869. Lewis-Palmer Elementary School: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Creek Elementary School and Lewis-Palmer Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Bear Creek Elementary School is 150th of 993 and Lewis-Palmer Elementary School is 124th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).