BUENA VISTA SCHOOL

BUENA VISTA ISD
404 W HWY 11
IMPERIAL, TX 79743
251 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Buena Vista School, located in Imperial, Texas, serves as the educational hub for the Buena Vista Independent School District (BVISD). Situated in the heart of the Permian Basin, the school operates as a small, rural institution dedicated to providing personalized instruction to its student body. Given its location in a remote area, the district plays a vital role in the local community, emphasizing a close-knit environment where educators can focus on the specific academic and social needs of each student.

Academically, the school follows standard Texas state curriculum requirements while leveraging its small-town atmosphere to foster strong teacher-student relationships. The district’s official website highlights its commitment to student success and community involvement. As a small district, Buena Vista School often manages limited resources to provide essential extracurricular opportunities and educational programming, serving as a pillar for families residing in the Imperial region.
251
Total Students
18.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    176 (70.1 %)
  • White
    64 (25.5 %)
  • Black
    8 (3.2 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: BUENA VISTA ISD
Phone: (432)536-2225
Website: http://www.bvisd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 81
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25

* 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 17
Kindergarten 15
Grade 1 13
Grade 2 10
Grade 3 19
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 21
Grade 6 23
Grade 7 16
Grade 8 18
Grade 9 23
Grade 10 19
Grade 11 20
Grade 12 17
Gender Ratio