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:
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Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 254 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 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 237 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 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
254 students
237 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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
23
50
Kindergarten Students
40
39
Grade 1 Students
33
38
Grade 2 Students
39
34
Grade 3 Students
31
26
Grade 4 Students
45
32
Grade 5 Students
43
18
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
15%
20%
% Black
3%
n/a
% White
78%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
9%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
