Buena Vista Elementary School

www.buenavista.4j.lane.edu/

420 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Buena Vista Elementary School, located in Eugene, Oregon, is a notable public school within the Eugene 4J School District. It is widely recognized for its commitment to bilingual education, serving as a dual-language immersion school where students receive instruction in both Spanish and English. This academic approach aims to foster biliteracy, biculturalism, and high academic achievement, preparing students to excel in an increasingly interconnected global society.

Beyond its language immersion program, the school emphasizes a supportive, inclusive community culture that values diversity and social-emotional learning. The curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards with enriching extracurricular opportunities, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and a strong sense of civic responsibility. With its focus on equity and community engagement, Buena Vista Elementary serves as a dedicated environment for students to grow both linguistically and academically.

420

Total Students

23.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buena Vista Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	166
Black	2
Asian	12
Two or More	26
American Indian	4

White
209 (49.9%)
Hispanic
166 (39.6%)
Two or More
26 (6.2%)
Asian
12 (2.9%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)
Black
2 (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:	Eugene SD 4J
Phone:	(541)790-6500
Website:	http://www.buenavista.4j.lane.edu/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 73

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 62