Buena Vista Elementary School District

21660 Rd. 60
Tulare, CA 93274-9470
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 180 students in Buena Vista Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Buena Vista Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,369 Schools
# Students
180 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Buena Vista Elementary School District, which is ranked #1050 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1049 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
33%
35-39%
47%
30-39%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
72%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
26%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,089 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,450 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,089
$19,974
Spending / Student
$14,450
$18,396

Best Buena Vista Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
21660 Road 60
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 686-2015
Grades: K-8
| 180 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Buena Vista Elementary School District?
Buena Vista Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 180 students.
What is the rank of Buena Vista Elementary School District?
Buena Vista Elementary School District is ranked #1050 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buena Vista Elementary School District?
72% of Buena Vista Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buena Vista Elementary School District?
Buena Vista Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Buena Vista Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,450 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 180 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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