Buena Vista Elementary

834 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Buena Vista Elementary, located in Greer, South Carolina, is a public school serving students in Greenville County. It is widely recognized for its strong academic focus and supportive learning environment, often characterized by a high level of parental involvement and community engagement. As part of the Greenville County School District, the school emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills while fostering the social-emotional development of its students in their formative years.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff, who work to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages student curiosity and achievement. Beyond the core curriculum, Buena Vista often provides various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to enrich the educational experience. Situated in the growing community of Greer, the school remains a central hub for families, consistently aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

834

Total Students

51.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buena Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	544
Hispanic	75
Black	126
Asian	44
Two or More	43
American Indian	2

White
544 (65.2%)
Black
126 (15.1%)
Hispanic
75 (9.0%)
Asian
44 (5.3%)
Two or More
43 (5.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Greenville 01
Phone:	(864)355-2200
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	834
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 116

Grade 1 149

Grade 2 143

Grade 3 141

Grade 4 138

Grade 5 147

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Buena Vista Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	116
Grade 1	149
Grade 2	143
Grade 3	141
Grade 4	138
Grade 5	147

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Buena Vista Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	389	46.6%
Male	445	53.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)