- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Buena Vista, CO
Avery/Parsons Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Avery/Parsons Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080264000159
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avery/Parsons Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Buena Vista · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Avery/Parsons Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avery/Parsons Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Buena Vista, CO.
School address
District: Buena Vista School District No. R-31 · Colorado
NCES ID 080264000159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Avery/Parsons Elementary School shrank from 435 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 080264000159 · Buena Vista, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 14.2:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Buena Vista High School (256 students)
Avery/Parsons Elementary School shrank from 435 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Avery/Parsons Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Avery/Parsons Elementary School
383 students
- Buena Vista Hi
Buena Vista High School
256 students
- Buena Vista Mi
Buena Vista Middle School
211 students
- The Grove Bvsd 60
The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program
60 students
- Chaffee County 15
Chaffee County High School
15 students
What this shows Avery/Parsons Elementary School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Avery/Parsons Elementary School compares
Avery/Parsons Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 43% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in Colorado - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,439
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Avery/Parsons Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buena Vista School District No. R-31 reports $14,439 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Avery/Parsons Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buena Vista Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaffee County High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avery/Parsons Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 60:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Avery/Parsons Elementary School
How many students attend Avery/Parsons Elementary School?
Avery/Parsons Elementary School has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Buena Vista, CO. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avery/Parsons Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avery/Parsons Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Avery/Parsons Elementary School?
22.1% of students at Avery/Parsons Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avery/Parsons Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Avery/Parsons Elementary School is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Buena Vista, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avery/Parsons Elementary School?
Avery/Parsons Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Avery/Parsons Elementary School rank among public schools in Buena Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Avery/Parsons Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Buena Vista, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Buena Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Buena Vista School District No. R-31?
Besides Avery/Parsons Elementary School, Buena Vista School District No. R-31 also operates Buena Vista High School (256 students), Buena Vista Middle School (211 students), and The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program (60 students). See the Buena Vista School District No. R-31 district page for the complete list.