Buena Vista Arts-Integrated

5685 San Bernardino St.
Montclair, CA 91763

365 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Buena Vista Arts-Integrated, located in Montclair, California, is a specialized elementary school within the Ontario-Montclair School District that centers its academic mission on the integration of the arts into the core curriculum. By weaving disciplines such as music, visual arts, dance, and theater into daily lessons, the school aims to foster critical thinking, creativity, and student engagement. This pedagogical approach is designed to help students grasp complex concepts through creative expression while simultaneously building their confidence and collaboration skills.

Beyond its focus on artistic immersion, Buena Vista is committed to creating a nurturing environment that supports the "whole child." The school places a high value on academic achievement and personal growth, encouraging students to become innovative problem solvers. By providing a comprehensive education that balances traditional academic rigor with creative exploration, the school prepares its students for success both within and beyond the classroom, fostering a community that celebrates diversity and artistic achievement.

365

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buena Vista Arts-Integrated
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	317
Black	11
Asian	9
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

Hispanic
317 (86.8 %)
White
19 (5.2 %)
Black
11 (3.0 %)
Asian
9 (2.5 %)
Two or More
7 (1.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Ontario-Montclair
Phone:	(909)984-9556
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* 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 63

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 53