Howbert Elementary School vs. Buena Vista Elementary School
Should you attend Howbert Elementary School or Buena Vista Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Howbert Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Howbert Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Buena Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
253 students
216 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#591 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#783 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
25
39
Kindergarten Students
38
37
Grade 1 Students
37
38
Grade 2 Students
29
26
Grade 3 Students
42
36
Grade 4 Students
44
19
Grade 5 Students
38
21
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
17%
21%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
76%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
9%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
