Buena Vista Elementary School

2355 San Juan Ave.
Walnut Creek, CA 94597

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Rating

10/

Top 10%

Tel: (925) 944-6822

www.walnutcreeksd.org

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Buena Vista Elementary School serves 464 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Buena Vista Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 464 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Buena Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Buena Vista Elementary School's student population of 464 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

464 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Buena Vista Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Buena Vista Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#945 out of 9659 schools
(Top 10%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Buena Vista Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Buena Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Buena Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

23:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

23%

12%

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Hispanic

15%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Buena Vista Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

47%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Buena Vista Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

13%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.69

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Buena Vista Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

13%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Buena Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Walnut Creek Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buena Vista Elementary School's ranking?

Buena Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Buena Vista Elementary School?

464 students attend Buena Vista Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

47% of Buena Vista Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Buena Vista Elementary School?

Buena Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

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 Walnut Creek Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 464 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education