Buena Vista Elementary School

Q: Is Buena Vista Elementary School a good school?

Buena Vista Elementary School ranks 384 th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Buena Vista Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving 216 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. This school stands out for its strong academic performance, diverse student population, and relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

Buena Vista Elementary consistently outperforms the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 and the state of Colorado in academic assessments, with higher proficiency rates in CMAS/English Language Arts and CMAS/Science. The school also has a more diverse student body, with 68.06% White, 21.3% Hispanic, and 9.26% two or more races, which is more diverse than some neighboring schools like Columbia Elementary and Midland Elementary. Additionally, Buena Vista maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.9 to 16.4 over the past three school years.

Compared to nearby schools, Buena Vista Elementary outperforms many in academic assessments, such as having higher proficiency rates in CMAS/English Language Arts and CMAS/Math than Columbia Elementary, Taylor Elementary, and Midland Elementary. However, Buena Vista's statewide ranking and Colorado Springs School District No. 11 rating have fluctuated over the years, though the school has maintained a 3-star rating for the past three school years.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

924 W Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80905-1535

(719) 328-4100

District: Colorado Springs School District No. 11

SchoolDigger Rank:
384^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,333

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 216

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.1%

Hispanic:

21.3%

Two or more races:

9.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Buena Vista Elementary School ranks better than 59.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 8^th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.8. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Buena Vista Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buena Vista Elementary School is $18,333, which is the 11^th highest among 34 elementary schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Buena Vista Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Colorado Springs School District No. 11:

SchoolDigger ranks Colorado Springs School District No. 11 66^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Buena Vista Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	47.27	464^th	808	42.6%
2005	56.80	390^th	823	52.6%
2006	39.16	536^th	829	35.3%
2007	39.43	569^th	852	33.2%
2008	42.92	534^th	849	37.1%
2009	38.28	599^th	872	31.3%
2010	65.22	342^nd	925	63.0%
2011	58.97	419^th	935	55.2%
2012	50.69	500^th	935	46.5%
2013	60.04	400^th	954	58.1%
2014	55.07	449^th	962	53.3%
2015	31.52	608^th	938	35.2%
2017	33.90	590^th	929	36.5%
2019	53.16	424^th	965	56.1%
2023	53.90	400^th	933	57.1%
2024	57.80	384^th	943	59.3%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Buena Vista Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	240	11	7	57	8	n/a	n/a	323
1989	265	17	8	54	5	n/a	n/a	349
1990	252	10	4	54	4	n/a	n/a	324
1991	255	17	2	58	5	n/a	n/a	337
1992	235	9	1	74	3	n/a	n/a	322
1993	271	13	2	69	5	n/a	n/a	360
1994	243	11	2	59	9	n/a	n/a	324
1995	215	9	4	57	9	n/a	n/a	294
1996	215	9	4	57	9	n/a	n/a	294
1997	218	11	1	49	8	n/a	n/a	287
1998	195	10	3	52	5	n/a	n/a	265
1999	206	10	6	56	6	n/a	n/a	284
2000	178	5	3	55	3	n/a	n/a	244
2001	172	9	2	58	7	n/a	n/a	248
2002	139	12	5	45	6	n/a	n/a	207
2003	139	12	5	45	6	n/a	n/a	207
2004	129	19	3	46	2	n/a	n/a	199
2005	152	19	6	46	5	n/a	n/a	228
2006	168	19	8	38	3	n/a	n/a	236
2007	142	13	6	36	4	n/a	n/a	201
2008	160	11	6	40	1	n/a	n/a	218
2009	164	14	6	28	1	n/a	n/a	213
2010	142	7	5	18	2	n/a	n/a	174
2011	154	1	4	27	0	2	13	201
2012	169	1	5	28	0	2	16	221
2013	202	1	4	30	1	2	17	257
2014	199	6	4	34	1	1	20	265
2015	179	5	5	32	4	1	21	247
2016	146	1	5	26	3	1	17	199
2017	147	1	2	38	3	0	13	204
2018	146	2	2	46	2	0	14	212
2019	156	2	2	38	5	0	11	214
2020	159	3	1	36	4	0	15	218
2021	139	2	2	34	3	1	11	192
2022	140	1	2	40	2	1	12	198
2023	147	2	1	46	0	0	20	216

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Buena Vista Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	323	17.5	18.4	n/a
1989	349	19.1	18.2	33
1990	324	17.5	18.5	26.5
1991	337	17.0	19.8	28.8
1992	322	18.1	17.7	32.6
1993	360	16.8	21.4	33.6
1994	324	16.0	20.3	30.9
1995	294	17.0	17.3	33.7
1996	294	17.0	17.3	33.7
1997	287	16.0	17.9	33.4
1998	265	14.0	18.9	34.7
1999	284	17.5	16.2	32
2000	244	15.4	15.8	45.5
2001	248	16.7	14.9	39.5
2002	207	14.0	14.8	46.4
2003	207	14.0	14.8	46.4
2004	199	13.5	14.7	55.8
2005	228	16.5	13.8	51.3
2006	236	16.1	14.7	43.2
2007	201	15.8	12.7	45.8
2008	218	14.4	15.1	43.6
2009	213	13.4	15.9	43.7
2010	174	11.9	14.6	24.7
2011	201	12.8	15.7	23.4
2012	221	14.1	15.6	20.4
2013	257	13.9	18.4	21.4
2014	265	14.4	18.4	20
2015	247	15.0	16.4	24.3
2016	199	15.0	13.2	20.6
2017	204	14.2	14.3	23.5
2018	212	14.2	14.8	19.3
2019	214	14.2	15.0	21
2020	218	12.0	18.1	17.9
2021	192	13.7	13.9	20.3
2022	198	13.1	15.0	23.7
2023	216	13.1	16.4	25.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Buena Vista Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	323	17.5	18.4	n/a
1989	349	19.1	18.2	33
1990	324	17.5	18.5	26.5
1991	337	17.0	19.8	28.8
1992	322	18.1	17.7	32.6
1993	360	16.8	21.4	33.6
1994	324	16.0	20.3	30.9
1995	294	17.0	17.3	33.7
1996	294	17.0	17.3	33.7
1997	287	16.0	17.9	33.4
1998	265	14.0	18.9	34.7
1999	284	17.5	16.2	32
2000	244	15.4	15.8	45.5
2001	248	16.7	14.9	39.5
2002	207	14.0	14.8	46.4
2003	207	14.0	14.8	46.4
2004	199	13.5	14.7	55.8
2005	228	16.5	13.8	51.3
2006	236	16.1	14.7	43.2
2007	201	15.8	12.7	45.8
2008	218	14.4	15.1	43.6
2009	213	13.4	15.9	43.7
2010	174	11.9	14.6	24.7
2011	201	12.8	15.7	23.4
2012	221	14.1	15.6	20.4
2013	257	13.9	18.4	21.4
2014	265	14.4	18.4	20
2015	247	15.0	16.4	24.3
2016	199	15.0	13.2	20.6
2017	204	14.2	14.3	23.5
2018	212	14.2	14.8	19.3
2019	214	14.2	15.0	21
2020	218	12.0	18.1	17.9
2021	192	13.7	13.9	20.3
2022	198	13.1	15.0	23.7
2023	216	13.1	16.4	25.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Buena Vista Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,276
2020	$13,544
2021	$15,911
2022	$17,727
2023	$18,333

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buena Vista Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 424^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 400^th of 933 Elementary schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Buena Vista Elementary School)	39.1	53.3	14.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)	33.6	29.8	3.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Buena Vista Elementary School)	56.5	46.7	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)	39.4	35.7	3.7%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Buena Vista Elementary School)	50	47.1	2.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)	41.4	34.6	6.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Buena Vista Elementary School)	38.9	23.5	15.4%
4th Grade Math (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)	32.4	27.2	5.2%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Buena Vista Elementary School)	25	36.8	11.8%
5th Grade Science (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)	28.9	27.5	1.4%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Buena Vista Elementary School)	40	52.6	12.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)	41.5	42.8	1.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Buena Vista Elementary School)	45	21.1	23.9%
5th Grade Math (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)	32.7	33	0.3%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Buena Vista Elementary School)	42.6	51.5	8.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)	39.5	35.8	3.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Buena Vista Elementary School)	47.5	33.3	14.2%
All Grades Math (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)	29	27.1	1.9%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	214	216	0.9%
African American	2	2
American Indian	5	0	100%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	38	46	21.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	156	147	5.8%
Two or More Races	11	20	81.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21%	25.5%	4.4%

Schools Near Buena Vista Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)					CMAS Math (2024)					CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Buena Vista Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	924 W Pikes Peak Ave	Colorado Springs	80905	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	No	(719) 328-4100	216	13	16.4	25.5%	147 (68.1%)	2 (0.9%)	46 (21.3%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (9.3%)	57.8	384^th of 943 public elementary schools	59.3%		53.9	400^th of 933 public elementary schools	57.1%	16	50.0	55.2	68.8		56.7	50.0	21.4	25.0		31.8	50.0	$18,333
Bristol Elementary School	Public	K-5	890 North Walnut Street	Colorado Springs	80905	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	No	(719) 328-4000	261	17	15.2	59.4%	140 (53.6%)	10 (3.8%)	83 (31.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (10.3%)	67.7	289^th of 943 public elementary schools	69.4%		69.2	260^th of 933 public elementary schools	72.1%	29	56.8	44.8	66.7		57.4	45.5	42.9	44.2		44.3	48.8	$16,755
West Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	25 North 20th Street	Colorado Springs	80904	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 328-4900	173	16	11.0	79.8%	96 (55.5%)	6 (3.5%)	62 (35.8%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.5%)	27.7	640^th of 943 public elementary schools	32.1%		27.2	641^st of 933 public elementary schools	31.3%	1	33.3	20.7	28.6		26.8	54.5	20.0	24.0		31.2	20.8	$22,077
Midland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2110 West Broadway Street	Colorado Springs	80904	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 328-4500	119	12	9.9	68.1%	42 (35.3%)	5 (4.2%)	56 (47.1%)	2 (1.7%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (10.1%)								(n/a)		23.1			22.8		26.9			28.1		$24,372
Columbia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	835 East St Vrain Street	Colorado Springs	80903	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 328-2700	286	18	16.3	60.5%	144 (50.3%)	16 (5.6%)	95 (33.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (9.8%)	31.6	596^th of 943 public elementary schools	36.8%		33.7	573^rd of 933 public elementary schools	38.6%	23	34.4	41.0	33.3		36.4	27.3	22.5	27.5		25.7	30.8	$16,986
Mountain Song Community School	Public, Charter	K-8	2904 West Kiowa Street	Colorado Springs	80904	El Paso County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 203-6364	326	22	14.5		208 (63.8%)	7 (2.1%)	75 (23.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (9.8%)	31.6	595^th of 943 public elementary schools	36.9%		40.1	520^th of 933 public elementary schools	44.3%	75	12.5	27.8	43.8	50.0	34.7				25.0	11.0	29.0	$10,376
Steele Elementary School	Public	K-5	1720 North Weber Street	Colorado Springs	80907	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	No	(719) 328-4700	252	16	16.1	21.0%	199 (79.0%)	9 (3.6%)	24 (9.5%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.3%)	86.7	109^th of 943 public elementary schools	88.4%		88.1	90^th of 933 public elementary schools	90.4%	19	59.1	57.1	71.4		62.8	54.5	62.9	79.1		65.6	76.7	$17,191
Skyway Park Elementary School	Public	K-6	1100 Mercury Drive	Colorado Springs	80905	El Paso County	Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 475-6150	304	22	13.7	28.6%	184 (60.5%)	8 (2.6%)	66 (21.7%)	7 (2.3%)	9 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (9.5%)	65.4	309^th of 943 public elementary schools	67.2%		57.5	365^th of 933 public elementary schools	60.9%	56	47.8	59.1	51.1			52.2	45.5	44.4			42.2	$13,335
Taylor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 East Buena Ventura Street	Colorado Springs	80907	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	No	(719) 328-3500	160	11	14.6	55.6%	75 (46.9%)	13 (8.1%)	50 (31.3%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	19 (11.9%)	40.4	523^rd of 943 public elementary schools	44.5%		33.9	570^th of 933 public elementary schools	38.9%	47	29.6	56.3	50.0		42.4	21.4	37.5	43.8		31.7	25.0	$19,008
Gold Camp Elementary School	Public	K-6	1805 Preserve Drive	Colorado Springs	80906	El Paso County	Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12	No	No	No	No	(719) 327-2820	461	29	15.8	7.6%	355 (77.0%)	3 (0.7%)	53 (11.5%)	11 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	37 (8.0%)	88	96^th of 943 public elementary schools	89.8%		91.1	64^th of 933 public elementary schools	93.1%	32	50.9	69.2	75.7	84.7	71.6	50.0	65.6	60.8	71.8	62.7	63.5	$11,748

Frequently Asked Questions about Buena Vista Elementary School

What district is Buena Vista Elementary School in?

Colorado Springs School District No. 11

How many students attend Buena Vista Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 216 students attended Buena Vista Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Buena Vista Elementary School?

Students at Buena Vista Elementary School are 68% White, 21% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

Is Buena Vista Elementary School a good school?

Buena Vista Elementary School ranks 384^th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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