BUENA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Buena Vista Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Davidson County school district, located in Nashville, TN with about 288 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Buena Vista Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Buena Vista Elementary, located in the North Nashville area, operates as an "Enhanced Option" school within the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. This designation indicates that the school offers specialized programming or focused resources designed to provide students with expanded learning opportunities beyond the standard curriculum. Situated in the 37208 zip code, the school serves as a central pillar for its community, focusing on academic growth and fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student body.
As part of the MNPS system, the school prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes student engagement and foundational development. By leveraging its "Enhanced Option" status, Buena Vista aims to create unique pathways for student success, often integrating innovative teaching strategies and community partnerships. For families interested in enrollment, the school works in coordination with the broader district’s choice process, making it a distinct option for those seeking a dedicated, neighborhood-focused elementary education in Nashville.
For more information, contact Buena Vista Elementary at (615) 291-6762 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6762
BUENA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Nashville, TN with about 288 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Davidson County
- Total Students:
- 288
- Teachers:
- 26.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 288 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BUENA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 89% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 88.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- White
- 2.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.