BUENA VISTA ELEMENTARY

www.aps4kids.org

204 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Buena Vista Elementary is a public school located in Alamogordo, New Mexico, serving students as part of the Alamogordo Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By providing a structured curriculum and access to essential educational resources, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.

In addition to its core academic instruction, Buena Vista Elementary places a significant focus on cultivating a positive school culture where students feel safe and encouraged to explore their interests. The school utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student population, promoting both personal responsibility and collaborative learning. Through ongoing communication and partnership with families, Buena Vista aims to create an inclusive atmosphere that supports the holistic development of every child who walks through its doors.

204

Total Students

14.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

108.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BUENA VISTA ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	98
Black	10
Asian	4
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

Hispanic
98 (48.0 %)
White
76 (37.3 %)
Two or More
15 (7.4 %)
Black
10 (4.9 %)
Asian
4 (2.0 %)
American Indian
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:	ALAMOGORDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(575)812-5100
Website:	http://www.aps4kids.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	204
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 34

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 33