For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,032 students in Buena Vista School District No. R-31. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Buena Vista School District No. R-31 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,932 Schools
# Students
1,032 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
52,809 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Buena Vista School District No. R-31, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#90 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
29%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.62
# American Indian Students
7 Students
5,427 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
28,470 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
136 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
35%
# Black Students
4 Students
40,039 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
846 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
82%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
44,473 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
82
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
68
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
62
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
75
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
78
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
71
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
81
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
69
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
78
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
75
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
84
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
57
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
74
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
78
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,715 is higher than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,543 is higher than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has declined by 46% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,715
$15,418
Spending / Student
$23,543
$15,735
Best Buena Vista School District No. R-31 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buena Vista High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
559 Railroad
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7100
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Chaffee County High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
613 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
Rank: #33.
Buena Vista Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
549 Railroad
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7060
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7060
Grades: 6-8
| 222 students
Rank: #44.
Avery/parsons Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
516 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7020
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7020
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program
Magnet School
516 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-5270
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-5270
Grades: PK
| 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buena Vista School District No. R-31?
Buena Vista School District No. R-31 manages 5 public schools serving 1,032 students.
What is the rank of Buena Vista School District No. R-31?
Buena Vista School District No. R-31 is ranked #91 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Buena Vista School District No. R-31?
82% of Buena Vista School District No. R-31 students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buena Vista School District No. R-31?
Buena Vista School District No. R-31 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Buena Vista School District No. R-31's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,543 is higher than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has declined by 46% over four school years.
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