Buena Vista Elementary School
924 West Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 | (719) 328-4100
- Grades: PK-5
- Student Enrollment: 174
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 174 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 338th out of 938 elementary schools in CO.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 924 W Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
School District Details
- Colorado Springs 11 School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,257
- Graduation Rate: 76.6%
- Dropout Rate: 7.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.3
- Enrolled Students: 29,673
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 174
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 11.9
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.6
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 96 (55.2%)
- Females: 78 (44.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 7 (4.0%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 36 (20.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 43 (24.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 1.1% |
| Black | 7 | 4.0% |
| Asian | 5 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 10.3% |
| White | 142 | 81.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 23 | 13.2% |
| Kindergarten | 33 | 19.0% |
| 1st Grade | 34 | 19.5% |
| 2nd Grade | 21 | 12.1% |
| 3rd Grade | 20 | 11.5% |
| 4th Grade | 25 | 14.4% |
| 5th Grade | 18 | 10.3% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 27%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:73%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 6 Years
- Average Salary: $47,967
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $47,750 | 73% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $48,564 | 27% |
Source: CO Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for Buena Vista Elementary School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on April 22, 2009
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - I love this school. Buena Vista offers Montessori education in a public school setting. My child is excited about school and loves learning. Our teacher is fantastic. Anyone interested in a great school should consider this program.
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