Enrollment
60
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080264006767
The Grove Bvsd'S Early Learning Program — Buena Vista, CO
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.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Buena Vista School District No. R-31 · Colorado
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
82:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
+385% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
The Grove Bvsd'S Early Learning Program reports 60 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 82:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 385% above the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 416% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 15.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 59% below the Colorado average and 69% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Buena Vista School District No. R-31 spends $17,004 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 68.3% from local sources (property taxes), 21.8% from the state, and 9.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Grove Bvsd'S Early Learning Program compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 82:1 | ▲ 385% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 59% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 60 | top 6% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
82:1
students per teacher
— 385% above state mean
Top 100% in Colorado — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$17,004
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
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
Enrollment 60 Top 6% in Colorado — larger than 94% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 82:1 +385% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 15.9% -59% vs state
NCES ID 080264006767
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buena Vista School District No. R-31, which includes The Grove Bvsd'S Early Learning Program.
$17,004
Per student
-19%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
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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 other 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 82:1, which is 385% higher than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 416% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.