- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Buena Vista, CO
Buena Vista Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Buena Vista Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080264000158
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buena Vista Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Buena Vista · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Buena Vista Middle School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buena Vista Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Buena Vista, CO.
School address
District: Buena Vista School District No. R-31 · Colorado
NCES ID 080264000158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Buena Vista Middle School held near 229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 080264000158 · Buena Vista, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
211 enr · 11.7:1 · 21.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Avery/Parsons Elementary School (383 students)
Buena Vista Middle School held near 229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Buena Vista Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Avery/Parsons
Avery/Parsons Elementary School
383 students
- Buena Vista Hi
Buena Vista High School
256 students
- This school
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 Buena Vista Middle School reports 211 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buena Vista Middle School compares
Buena Vista Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 30% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 44% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 15% in Colorado - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.4%
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Buena Vista Middle 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 Buena Vista Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avery/Parsons Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buena Vista High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buena Vista Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 60:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~211 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buena Vista Middle School
How many students attend Buena Vista Middle School?
Buena Vista Middle School has 211 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Buena Vista, CO. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buena Vista Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buena Vista Middle School is 11.7:1, which is 30% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 25% 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 Middle School?
21.6% of students at Buena Vista Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buena Vista Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Buena Vista Middle School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Buena Vista, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buena Vista Middle School?
Buena Vista Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Buena Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Buena Vista Middle School ranks #1 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 Buena Vista Middle School, Buena Vista School District No. R-31 also operates Avery/Parsons Elementary School (383 students), Buena Vista High School (256 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.