Avery/Parsons Elementary School

Buena Vista School District No. R-31
516 EAST MAIN STREET
BUENA VISTA, CO 81211
435 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Avery-Parsons Elementary School, located in the mountain town of Buena Vista, Colorado, serves as a core educational hub for the local community. Operating as part of the Buena Vista School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student well-being. By focusing on fundamental skills and social-emotional learning, Avery-Parsons strives to prepare its elementary-aged students for success as they transition into the middle school years.

Beyond academics, the school benefits significantly from its location in the heart of the Arkansas River Valley. The district utilizes its surroundings to encourage active engagement, aiming to build a strong sense of community and school spirit among its students, staff, and families. Those interested in the school’s specific programs, district policies, or upcoming events can find further information through their official website at [www.bvschools.org](http://www.bvschools.org).
435
Total Students
27.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    365 (83.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    53 (12.2 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.3 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.7 %)
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: No
District: Buena Vista School District No. R-31
Phone: (719)395-7020
Website: http://www.bvschools.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 148
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 68
Grade 1 62
Grade 2 75
Grade 3 78
Grade 4 71
Grade 5 81
Gender Ratio