Buena Vista Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Colorado Springs, Colorado 80905 · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E
#319 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#20878 of 50,301 nationally
About Buena Vista Elementary School
Buena Vista Elementary School is a public elementary located in Colorado Springs, in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 194 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 56.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 319th of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 194.
There are 166 schools in Colorado Springs; Buena Vista Elementary School ranks 58th of 161 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)35.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.4
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 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Buena Vista Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bristol Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
267 students · 1.3 km away
West Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
144 students · 1.5 km away
West Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
119 students · 1.5 km away
Palmer High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,265 students · 1.7 km away
Midland Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
129 students · 2.0 km away
North Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
636 students · 2.7 km away
Columbia Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students · 2.7 km away
Mountain Song Community School
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
324 students · 3.0 km away
Steele Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
273 students · 3.1 km away
Skyway Park Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–6
301 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Colorado with a comparable Enrollment.
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Nederland Elementary School
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Gilpin County Elementary School
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192 students
Lincoln Elementary School
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Palmer Elementary School
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197 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Buena Vista Elementary School a good school?
Buena Vista Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 56.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #319 of 993 in Colorado. 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 School rank in Colorado?
Buena Vista Elementary School ranks #319 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #20878 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Buena Vista Elementary School?
Buena Vista Elementary School had 194 students in 2025.
Is Buena Vista Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Buena Vista Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Buena Vista Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Buena Vista Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.