Enrollment
194
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Buena Vista Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Buena Vista Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080306000225
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buena Vista Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #8 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Buena Vista Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buena Vista Elementary School ranks #8 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080306000225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.9%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Buena Vista Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Buena Vista Elementary School
Buena Vista Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling 194 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 194 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 131 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 139 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Doherty High School (1,715 students) and Coronado High School (1,279 students) alongside Buena Vista Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Buena Vista Elementary School compares
Buena Vista Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 48% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Colorado - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,342
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 139 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Buena Vista Elementary School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E, which includes Buena Vista Elementary School.
$14,342
Per student
-12%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 40.3%
Federal 11.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Buena Vista Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doherty High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmer High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenkins Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buena Vista Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~194 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Buena Vista Elementary School
How many students attend Buena Vista Elementary School?
Buena Vista Elementary School has 194 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buena Vista Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buena Vista Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 5% 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 Buena Vista Elementary School?
19.9% of students at Buena Vista Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buena Vista Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Buena Vista Elementary School is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buena Vista Elementary School?
Buena Vista Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buena Vista Elementary School rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Buena Vista Elementary School ranks #8 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
Is Buena Vista Elementary School a good school?
Buena Vista Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E?
Besides Buena Vista Elementary School, Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Doherty High School (1,715 students), Coronado High School (1,279 students), and Palmer High School (1,265 students). See the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E district page for the complete list.
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