- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Walnut Creek, CA
Buena Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Buena Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064125006827
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buena Vista Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Walnut Creek · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Buena Vista Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buena Vista Elementary ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Walnut Creek, CA.
School address
District: Walnut Creek Elementary · California
NCES ID 064125006827 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Buena Vista Elementary grew from 466 students in 2022-23 to 494 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 064125006827 · Walnut Creek, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 24.8:1 · 16.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Walnut Creek Intermediate (940 students)
Buena Vista Elementary grew from 466 students in 2022-23 to 494 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Buena Vista Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walnut Creek I
Walnut Creek Intermediate
940 students
- This school
Buena Vista Elementary
495 students
- Parkmead Eleme
Parkmead Elementary
478 students
- Murwood Elemen
Murwood Elementary
451 students
- Tice Creek
Tice Creek
451 students
- Walnut Heights
Walnut Heights Elementary
427 students
What this shows Buena Vista Elementary reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buena Vista Elementary compares
Buena Vista Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 71% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,533
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.4%
Asian 22.0%
Two or More 19.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Buena Vista Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Walnut Creek Elementary reports $14,533 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buena Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkmead Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Murwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tice Creek | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buena Vista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Walnut Creek
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Walnut Acres Elementary
Standard public school
689 students 32.8:1 students per teacher
Bancroft Elementary
Standard public school
672 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Valle Verde Elementary
Standard public school
485 students 32.3:1 students per teacher
Parkmead Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Murwood Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Tice Creek
Standard public school
451 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buena Vista Elementary
How many students attend Buena Vista Elementary?
Buena Vista Elementary has 495 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Walnut Creek, CA. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buena Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Buena Vista Elementary is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buena Vista Elementary?
16.1% of students at Buena Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buena Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Buena Vista Elementary is White at 40.4% of enrollment, in Walnut Creek, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buena Vista Elementary?
Buena Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buena Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in Walnut Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Buena Vista Elementary ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Walnut Creek, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Walnut Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Walnut Creek Elementary?
Besides Buena Vista Elementary, Walnut Creek Elementary also operates Walnut Creek Intermediate (940 students), Parkmead Elementary (478 students), and Murwood Elementary (451 students). See the Walnut Creek Elementary district page for the complete list.