- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buena Vista, CO
The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program
Federal NCES profile for The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080264006767
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Buena Vista · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 60:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program has class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Buena Vista, CO.
School address
District: Buena Vista School District No. R-31 · Colorado
NCES ID 080264006767 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program shrank from 82 students in 2022-23 to 75 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE held 1.4 → 1.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 080264006767 · Buena Vista, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
60 enr · 60:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Avery/Parsons Elementary School (383 students)
The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program shrank from 82 students in 2022-23 to 75 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE held 1.4 → 1.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program 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
- Buena Vista Mi
Buena Vista Middle School
211 students
- This school 60
The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program
60 students
- Chaffee County 15
Chaffee County High School
15 students
What this shows The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program reports 60 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program compares
The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 60:1 | ▲ 261% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 59% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 60 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
60:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
60
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
60:1
students per teacher
- 261% above state mean
Top 99% in Colorado - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avery/Parsons Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buena Vista High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buena Vista Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chaffee County High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program'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
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other 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 (~60 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program
How many students attend The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program?
The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program has 60 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buena Vista, CO. CCD year-over-year: 82 (2022-23) → 75 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program?
The student-teacher ratio at The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program is 60:1, which is 261% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 282% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program?
15.9% of students at The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program?
The largest demographic group at The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Buena Vista, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program?
The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program rank among public schools in Buena Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program ranks #5 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 The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program, Buena Vista School District No. R-31 also operates Avery/Parsons Elementary School (383 students), Buena Vista High School (256 students), and Buena Vista Middle School (211 students). See the Buena Vista School District No. R-31 district page for the complete list.