Serving 837 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Buena Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 837 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buena Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Buena Vista Elementary School's student population of 837 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
837 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Buena Vista Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buena Vista Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#76 out of 1154 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
15%
31%
White
67%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buena Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Buena Vista Elementary School is ranked #76 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Buena Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Buena Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Buena Vista Elementary School?
837 students attend Buena Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Buena Vista Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buena Vista Elementary School?
Buena Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buena Vista Elementary School offer ?
Buena Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buena Vista Elementary School part of?
Buena Vista Elementary School is part of Greenville 01 School District.
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