Buena Vista Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Palmdale, California 93552 · Palmdale Elementary
#4903 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#47378 of 50,301 nationally
About Buena Vista Elementary
Buena Vista Elementary is a public elementary located in Palmdale, in the Palmdale Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 573 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 15.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 4903rd of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 573.
There are 37 schools in Palmdale; Buena Vista Elementary ranks 19th of 34 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)19%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)77.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)22.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Buena Vista Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 22.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 19%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Buena Vista Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Antelope Valley Learning Academy
Palmdale · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,059 students · 723 m away
Chaparral Prep Academy
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
594 students · 1.0 km away
Cimarron Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
497 students · 1.0 km away
Quail Valley Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
503 students · 1.3 km away
Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy
Palmdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
813 students · 1.4 km away
Mesquite Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
582 students · 1.9 km away
Golden Poppy Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
525 students · 2.4 km away
William J. (Pete) Knight High
Palmdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,349 students · 2.8 km away
Palmdale Academy Charter
Palmdale · Charter other · Grades K–12
989 students · 2.9 km away
Barrel Springs Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
627 students · 2.9 km away
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Oakbrook Academy of the Arts
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buena Vista Elementary a good school?
Buena Vista Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 15.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #4903 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Buena Vista Elementary rank in California?
Buena Vista Elementary ranks #4903 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #47378 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Buena Vista Elementary?
Buena Vista Elementary had 573 students in 2025.
Is Buena Vista Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Buena Vista Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Buena Vista Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Buena Vista Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.