Buena Vista Elementary School vs Gilham Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Vista Elementary School
Eugene · Public elementary · Grades K–5
420 students
Gilham Elementary School
Eugene · Public elementary · Grades K–5
572 students
| Measure | Buena Vista Elementary School Eugene, Oregon | Gilham Elementary School Eugene, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #192 of 678 | #228 of 678 |
| National rank | #24179 of 50,301 | #25810 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 420 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.2% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 44% |
| city | Eugene | Eugene |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Vista Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 49.0).
- •Buena Vista Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Gilham Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 54%).
- •Gilham Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.4% vs 66.2%).
- •Gilham Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.3).
- •Gilham Elementary School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 420.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buena Vista Elementary School better than Gilham Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Buena Vista Elementary School ranks higher (51.4 vs 49.0 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 Buena Vista Elementary School and Gilham Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Eugene and Eugene in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Vista Elementary School: 420. Gilham Elementary School: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Vista Elementary School and Gilham Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Buena Vista Elementary School is 192nd of 678 and Gilham Elementary School is 228th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).