For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 985 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
985 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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
0.34
0.62
# American Indian Students
6 Students
5,284 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
28,744 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
150 Students
310,740 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
36%
# Black Students
5 Students
39,859 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
789 Students
433,805 Students
% White Students
80%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,891 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
26 Students
45,957 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
75
31,964
# Students in K Grade:
59
57,622
# Students in 1st Grade:
65
59,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
63
62,964
# Students in 3rd Grade:
72
60,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
69
62,174
# Students in 5th Grade:
70
62,162
# Students in 6th Grade:
83
62,153
# Students in 7th Grade:
65
63,353
# Students in 8th Grade:
81
64,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
82
68,978
# Students in 10th Grade:
76
69,902
# Students in 11th Grade:
56
68,450
# Students in 12th Grade:
69
72,913
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,704 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,666 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,704
$15,473
Spending / Student
$24,666
$15,791
Best Buena Vista School District No. R-31 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buena Vista High 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
| 271 students
Rank: #22.
Chaffee County High School
Alternative 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
| 12 students
Rank: #33.
Buena Vista Middle 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
| 229 students
Rank: #44.
Avery/parsons Elementary 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
| 398 students
Rank: n/an/a
516 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-5270
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-5270
Grades: PK
| 75 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 985 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?
80% of Buena Vista School District No. R-31 students are White, 15% 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 13:1, 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 $24,666 is higher than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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