Enrollment
60
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
60:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+261% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.9%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program
The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Buena Vista, Colorado, enrolling 60 students.
Class loads run heavy: 60:1 is larger than about 99% of Colorado schools and 261% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Colorado schools, with 60 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 30 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #29, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 38/100).
Buena Vista School District No. R-31 also operates Avery/Parsons Elementary School (383 students) and Buena Vista High School (256 students) alongside The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program.
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 The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program compares
The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,814
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buena Vista School District No. R-31, which includes The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program.
$13,814
Per student
-15%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.3%
State 21.8%
Federal 9.8%
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 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
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~60 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program a good school?
The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools. 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 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.
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