Bear Gulch Elementary

8355 Bear Gulch Pl.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

www.centralsd.net/o/bges

443 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bear Gulch Elementary School, located in Rancho Cucamonga, California, is a public school within the Cucamonga School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while promoting foundational literacy, numeracy, and social development, preparing students for success as they transition to middle school.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Bear Gulch Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character building. The school utilizes various resources—including its digital platform—to maintain transparent communication with parents and guardians regarding school events, academic progress, and district policies. By integrating modern educational tools with traditional instruction, Bear Gulch strives to create a well-rounded learning experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student population.

443

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bear Gulch Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	302
Black	58
Asian	22
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

Hispanic
302 (68.2%)
Black
58 (13.1%)
White
35 (7.9%)
Two or More
25 (5.6%)
Asian
22 (5.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Central Elementary
Phone:	(909)989-9396
Website:	http://www.centralsd.net/o/bges
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	321
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 113

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 69