Avery/Parsons Elementary School vs Buena Vista High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 888 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avery/Parsons Elementary School
Buena Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students
Buena Vista High School
Buena Vista · Public high · Grades 9–12
256 students
| Measure | Avery/Parsons Elementary School Buena Vista, Colorado | Buena Vista High School Buena Vista, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #544 of 993 | #28 of 307 |
| National rank | #31499 of 50,301 | #2293 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 383 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 54.5% |
| city | Buena Vista | Buena Vista |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Vista High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 40.6).
- •Buena Vista High School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 21%).
- •Buena Vista High School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 40%).
- •Buena Vista High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 38.9%).
- •Buena Vista High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.7).
- •Avery/Parsons Elementary School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 256.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Avery/Parsons Elementary School better than Buena Vista High School?
On the Success Index (US), Buena Vista High School ranks higher (74.2 vs 40.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Avery/Parsons Elementary School and Buena Vista High School?
About 888 m in a straight line, between Buena Vista and Buena Vista in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avery/Parsons Elementary School: 383. Buena Vista High School: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avery/Parsons Elementary School and Buena Vista High School rank in Colorado?
Avery/Parsons Elementary School is 544th of 993 and Buena Vista High School is 28th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).