- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greer, SC
Buena Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Buena Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450231001365
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buena Vista Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of South Carolina schools.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Greer · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Buena Vista Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buena Vista Elementary ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Greer, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231001365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Buena Vista Elementary held near 837 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 50.9 → 50.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 450231001365 · Greer, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
834 enr · 16.7:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmont High (2,151 students)
Buena Vista Elementary held near 837 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 50.9 → 50.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Buena Vista Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodmont High
Woodmont High
2,151 students
- Mauldin High
Mauldin High
2,133 students
- J. L. Mann Hig
J. L. Mann High Academy
2,013 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,894 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,846 students
- This school 834
Buena Vista Elementary
834 students
What this shows Buena Vista Elementary reports 834 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buena Vista Elementary compares
Buena Vista Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 53% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 834 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
834
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,375
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 556 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
African American 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Buena Vista Elementary is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenville 01 reports $12,375 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~834 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buena Vista Elementary
How many students attend Buena Vista Elementary?
Buena Vista Elementary has 834 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greer, SC. CCD year-over-year: 836 (2022-23) → 837 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buena Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Buena Vista Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 17% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buena Vista Elementary?
35.0% of students at Buena Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buena Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Buena Vista Elementary is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Greer, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buena Vista Elementary?
Buena Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Buena Vista Elementary rank among public schools in Greer?
By Resource Investment Index, Buena Vista Elementary ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Greer, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Greer on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenville 01?
Besides Buena Vista Elementary, Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students), Mauldin High (2,133 students), and J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students). See the Greenville 01 district page for the complete list.