North Shore Elementary

Bear Valley Unified
765 North Stanfield Cutoff
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
517 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
North Shore Elementary School is located in the scenic mountain community of Big Bear Lake, California, and serves as a primary educational hub for families in the region. As part of the Bear Valley Unified School District, the campus provides a localized learning environment that reflects the unique character of the surrounding San Bernardino Mountains. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in their formative years, focusing on a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare them for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, North Shore Elementary plays a central role in the Big Bear community by maintaining a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes student engagement and character development. The school utilizes its unique geographic setting to offer a distinct school culture, often integrating local resources to enrich the educational experience. With a dedicated staff focused on foundational literacy and numeracy, the school aims to create a welcoming, collaborative environment that meets the diverse needs of its student body within the tight-knit mountain community.
517
Total Students
22.4
Full-Time Teachers
23.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    278 (53.8%)
  • White
    212 (41.0%)
  • Two or More
    22 (4.3%)
  • Asian
    5 (1.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Bear Valley Unified
Phone: (909)866-7501
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 517
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 333
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 108
Grade 1 63
Grade 2 73
Grade 3 91
Grade 4 78
Grade 5 104
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Baldwin Lane Elementary
Bear Valley Unified
445 Students
44500 Baldwin Ln.
Big Bear City, CA 92314 (3.1 miles away)
Elementary School K - 5th