Buena Terra Elementary

644 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Buena Terra Elementary School, located on Holder Street in Buena Park, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Buena Park School District. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic standards while encouraging the social and emotional development of its diverse student body.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Buena Terra is integrated into the local community and is recognized for its commitment to student success through various enrichment programs and support services. The school aims to prepare young learners for future academic challenges by cultivating a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and growth. With a focus on both traditional curriculum and modern educational practices, Buena Terra strives to equip its students with the foundational skills necessary to thrive in middle school and beyond.

644

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buena Terra Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	262
Black	18
Asian	194
Two or More	40
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
262 (40.7 %)
Asian
194 (30.1 %)
White
122 (18.9 %)
Two or More
40 (6.2 %)
Black
18 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Centralia Elementary
Phone:	(714)228-3220
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	644
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	113

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 112

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 92

Grade 6 89