BUENA VISTA EL

515 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Buena Vista Elementary School is a public institution located in Del Rio, Texas, and serves as part of the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District. Situated at 100 Echo Valley Drive, the school plays a foundational role in the local community by providing primary education to young students. As a campus within the SFDR-CISD, it follows the district’s broader mission to foster academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment for its students.

The school functions as a community hub, focusing on fundamental academic skills and social-emotional development. Through its affiliation with the San Felipe Del Rio district, Buena Vista Elementary adheres to state educational standards while working to meet the specific needs of the Del Rio student population. For parents and community members, the school serves as an accessible entry point into the district's educational system, emphasizing a collaborative approach to student success and preparation for future middle school transitions.

515

Total Students

27.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BUENA VISTA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	470
Black	7
Asian	2
Two or More	6

Hispanic
470 (91.3%)
White
30 (5.8%)
Black
7 (1.4%)
Two or More
6 (1.2%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD
Phone:	(830)778-4600
Website:	http://www.sfrd-cisd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	279
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 59

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 95