Buena Vista Elementary School serves 393 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%).
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
393 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-54%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-44%
56%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
70%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
16%
20%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend Buena Vista Elementary School?
393 students attend Buena Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Buena Vista Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Buena Vista Elementary School offer ?
Buena Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Buena Vista Elementary School part of?
Buena Vista Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
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