Buena Vista Elementary

www.palmdalesd.org/bv

573 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Buena Vista Elementary is a public school located in Palmdale, California, and is part of the Palmdale School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on academic growth, social development, and preparing students for future success in middle school and beyond.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the Palmdale School District. By prioritizing student engagement and community involvement, Buena Vista Elementary aims to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while developing essential skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science.

573

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buena Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	455
Black	71
Asian	3
Two or More	10
American Indian	5

Hispanic
455 (79.4%)
Black
71 (12.4%)
White
29 (5.1%)
Two or More
10 (1.7%)
American Indian
5 (0.9%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Palmdale Elementary
Phone:	(661)285-4158
Website:	http://www.palmdalesd.org/bv
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	410
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 91

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 3

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Buena Vista Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	103
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	98
Grade 4	93
Grade 5	91
Grade 6	6
Grade 7	2
Grade 8	3

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Buena Vista Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	278	48.5%
Male	295	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)