Buena Vista Elementary

2355 San Juan Ave.
Walnut Creek, CA 94597

495 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Buena Vista Elementary, located in the San Miguel neighborhood of Walnut Creek, California, is a highly regarded K-5 school within the Walnut Creek School District. It is widely recognized for its strong academic performance, dedicated faculty, and a robust commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive community for its students. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous core curriculum with opportunities for social-emotional development and creative exploration.

Beyond academics, Buena Vista is known for its active parent involvement and a vibrant school culture. The campus benefits from a strong partnership with its Parent Teacher Association (PTA), which provides significant support for enrichment programs, technology upgrades, and community-building events. With its focus on personalized learning and character development, Buena Vista Elementary strives to create a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

495

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buena Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	76
Black	13
Asian	109
Two or More	95
American Indian	2

White
200 (40.4%)
Asian
109 (22.0%)
Two or More
95 (19.2%)
Hispanic
76 (15.4%)
Black
13 (2.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Walnut Creek Elementary
Phone:	(925)944-6822
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 122

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 78