Enrollment
420
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eugene, OR
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410474001345
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buena Vista Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #10 of 30
- elementary schools in Eugene · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 420
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Buena Vista Elementary School ranks #10 of 30 elementary schools in Eugene, OR.
School address
Free-lunch eligible
28.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-45% vs state
What stands out at Buena Vista Elementary School
Buena Vista Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Eugene, Oregon, enrolling 420 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 420 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 201 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 420 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Eugene's elementary schools, it stands alongside Meadow View School (672 students): Buena Vista Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Eugene Sd 4j also operates South Eugene High School (1,499 students) and Sheldon High School (1,462 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 Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 45% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,361
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 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 49.9%
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Buena Vista Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eugene Sd 4j, which includes Buena Vista Elementary School.
$15,361
Per student
-15%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.1%
State 38.7%
Federal 13.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Eugene High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Sheldon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| North Eugene High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Churchill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Gilham Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
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
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Eugene
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meadow View School
Standard public school
672 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Prairie Mountain School
Standard public school
590 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Gilham Elementary School
Standard public school
572 students
Howard Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students
Holt Elementary School
Standard public school
469 students
Willagillespie Elementary School
Standard public school
427 students
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
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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 420 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eugene, OR.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buena Vista Elementary School?
28.9% of students at Buena Vista Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buena Vista Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Buena Vista Elementary School is White at 49.9% of enrollment, in Eugene, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buena Vista Elementary School?
Buena Vista Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buena Vista Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Eugene?
By Resource Investment Index, Buena Vista Elementary School ranks #10 of 30 elementary schools in Eugene, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Eugene on the city page.
Is Buena Vista Elementary School a good school?
Buena Vista Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Eugene Sd 4j?
Besides Buena Vista Elementary School, Eugene Sd 4j also operates South Eugene High School (1,499 students), Sheldon High School (1,462 students), and North Eugene High School (1,079 students). See the Eugene Sd 4j district page for the complete list.
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