Buena Vista Elementary School

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E

924 W PIKES PEAK AVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80905

216 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Buena Vista Elementary School is a public school located in the historic Gold Hill Mesa/Westside area of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the Colorado Springs School District 11. It is situated in a central, urban neighborhood, providing a localized educational environment for the surrounding community.

The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, emphasizing both academic development and the social-emotional growth of its students. As part of District 11, Buena Vista follows state-mandated curriculum standards while often implementing specific programs to address the diverse needs of its student population. The school typically focuses on building strong partnerships with families and the local community to enhance the overall educational experience, aiming to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school.

216

Total Students

13.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buena Vista Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	46
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	20

White
147 (68.1 %)
Hispanic
46 (21.3 %)
Two or More
20 (9.3 %)
Black
2 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E
Phone:	(719)328-4100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	59
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 21