Buena Vista Elementary School

Summary:

Buena Vista Elementary School is a public elementary school in Eugene, Oregon, serving 432 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Eugene School District 4J, which is ranked 20 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

While Buena Vista Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past decade, dropping from 72nd out of 695 Oregon elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 413th out of 710 in 2023-2024, the school's performance on state assessments is generally below the district and state averages. Compared to nearby schools, such as Edison Elementary and Yujin Gakuen Elementary, which significantly outperform Buena Vista, the school's academic performance is mixed. However, some nearby schools, like Howard Elementary and Cesar Chavez Elementary, have lower proficiency rates.

Buena Vista's diverse student population, with 32.41% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, also presents some challenges. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with male students and Hispanic students generally performing better than female students and low socioeconomic status students. Additionally, Buena Vista's per-student spending of $17,358 in 2021-2022 is slightly lower than the Eugene School District 4J average, and the school's student-teacher ratio has improved in recent years, from 22.3 in 2020-2021 to 20.7 in 2021-2022.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1500 Queens Way
       Eugene, OR  97401-5199


(541) 790-6500

District: Eugene School District 4J

SchoolDigger Rank:
413th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,677 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  441

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.0%
Hispanic:
42.9%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.5% Help


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Compare Details Buena Vista Elementary School ranks worse than 58.2% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 19th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Eugene School District 4J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.14. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49%), Hispanic (42.9%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buena Vista Elementary School is 20. 18 elementary schools in the Eugene School District 4J have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Buena Vista Elementary School employs 21.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buena Vista Elementary School is $18,677. 17 elementary schools in the Eugene School District 4J spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Buena Vista Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Buena Vista Elementary School 413th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Buena Vista Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Eugene School District 4J:

SchoolDigger ranks Eugene School District 4J 20th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Buena Vista Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Buena Vista Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.89 51st 586 91.3%
2005 84.35 35th 629 94.4%
2006 80.85 48th 636 92.5%
2007 71.09 159th 652 75.6%
2008 83.97 54th 655 91.8%
2009 86.32 36th 665 94.6%
2010 77.58 119th 674 82.3%
2011 67.78 194th 695 72.1%
2012 77.60 128th 730 82.5%
2013 85.89 64th 707 90.9%
2014 84.46 72nd 695 89.6%
2015 84.66 85th 706 88.0%
2016 80.00 110th 697 84.2%
2017 70.91 177th 701 74.8%
2018 71.81 167th 709 76.4%
2019 71.36 165th 705 76.6%
2022 63.11 220th 706 68.8%
2023 58.07 259th 706 63.3%
2024 38.14 413th 710 41.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Buena Vista Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.15 27th 179 84.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buena Vista Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.88 264th 640 58.8%
2019 43.39 344th 597 42.4%
2022 63.51 217th 703 69.1%
2023 23.77 490th 595 17.6%
2024 20.95 475th 523 9.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Buena Vista Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.02 223rd 681 67.3%
2019 66.36 180th 621 71.0%
2022 51.94 265th 646 59.0%
2023 52.95 270th 652 58.6%
2024 42.25 357th 658 45.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Buena Vista Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.82 15th 39 61.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Buena Vista Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.28 124th 680 81.8%
2019 59.65 220th 623 64.7%
2022 70.25 155th 654 76.3%
2023 58.33 240th 665 63.9%
2024 35.31 410th 662 38.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Buena Vista Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.73 74th 475 84.4%
2019 69.49 80th 364 78.0%
2022 53.34 121st 339 64.3%
2023 56.56 105th 360 70.8%
2024 35.13 244th 365 33.2%
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Rank History for White students at Buena Vista Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.76 104th 683 84.8%
2019 80.71 114th 662 82.8%
2022 74.82 135th 666 79.7%
2023 66.50 194th 656 70.4%
2024 43.90 355th 670 47.0%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Buena Vista Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 214 2 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 233
1989 210 1 6 25 2 n/a n/a 0 244
1990 203 2 7 25 4 n/a n/a 0 241
1991 202 3 7 27 4 n/a n/a 0 243
1992 203 2 10 26 2 n/a n/a 0 243
1993 192 3 8 27 6 n/a n/a 0 236
1994 196 1 7 26 5 n/a n/a 0 235
1995 207 2 8 31 1 n/a n/a 0 249
1996 207 2 8 31 1 n/a n/a 0 249
1997 221 2 7 19 2 n/a n/a 0 251
1998 220 4 7 15 4 n/a n/a 0 250
1999 212 3 6 17 6 n/a n/a 0 244
2000 210 3 11 22 5 n/a n/a 0 251
2001 186 3 13 24 3 n/a n/a 0 229
2002 182 3 12 26 3 n/a n/a 29 255
2003 182 3 12 26 3 n/a n/a 29 255
2004 172 5 10 26 10 n/a n/a 29 252
2005 179 1 6 20 3 n/a n/a 45 254
2006 183 6 12 32 11 n/a n/a 0 244
2007 184 2 6 22 6 n/a n/a 32 252
2008 188 1 6 24 6 n/a n/a 26 251
2009 188 2 9 18 6 n/a n/a 25 248
2010 185 2 7 33 5 n/a n/a 16 248
2011 176 1 2 38 5 0 23 0 245
2012 212 2 1 44 2 0 33 0 294
2013 217 5 2 71 4 0 33 0 332
2015 247 7 4 111 2 0 28 0 399
2016 252 4 4 137 0 0 28 0 425
2017 244 7 5 141 3 0 31 0 431
2018 255 7 5 151 3 0 38 0 459
2019 249 8 7 147 2 0 39 0 452
2020 250 6 7 148 1 0 37 1 450
2021 257 7 7 152 2 0 36 1 462
2022 246 4 7 160 1 0 30 1 449
2023 224 4 11 167 1 0 25 0 432
2024 216 1 12 189 2 0 20 1 441

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Buena Vista Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 233 15.8 14.7 9
1989 244 11.8 20.6 8.6
1990 241 11.9 20.2 7.5
1991 243 11.7 20.7 3.3
1992 243 11.1 21.8 4.1
1993 236 11.1 21.3 2.5
1994 235 10.9 21.6 5.5
1995 249 11.2 22.2 3.2
1996 249 11.2 22.2 3.2
1997 251 11.0 22.8 3.6
1998 250 11.0 22.7 9.2
1999 244 10.9 22.4 12.7
2000 251 10.5 23.9 12.7
2001 229 11.8 19.4 14
2002 255 11.1 23.0 17.3
2003 255 11.1 23.0 17.3
2004 252 11.1 22.7 14.3
2005 254 11.2 22.7 21.5
2006 244 11.0 22.2 16.8
2007 252 8.6 29.3 22.7
2008 251 11.7 21.5 19.1
2009 248 11.5 21.5 21.1
2010 248 11.3 21.8 25.4
2011 245 12.1 20.1 0
2012 294 11.8 24.8 20.4
2013 332 12.7 26.0 23.8
2015 399 13.0 30.6 n/a
2016 425 17.0 25.0 34.8
2017 431 18.8 22.8 31.3
2018 459 18.1 25.2 33.1
2019 452 19.2 23.4 29.6
2020 450 18.4 24.3 34.2
2021 462 20.6 22.3 n/a
2022 449 21.6 20.7 n/a
2023 432 0.0 n/a 32.4
2024 441 21.9 20.0 41.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Buena Vista Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 233 15.8 14.7 9
1989 244 11.8 20.6 8.6
1990 241 11.9 20.2 7.5
1991 243 11.7 20.7 3.3
1992 243 11.1 21.8 4.1
1993 236 11.1 21.3 2.5
1994 235 10.9 21.6 5.5
1995 249 11.2 22.2 3.2
1996 249 11.2 22.2 3.2
1997 251 11.0 22.8 3.6
1998 250 11.0 22.7 9.2
1999 244 10.9 22.4 12.7
2000 251 10.5 23.9 12.7
2001 229 11.8 19.4 14
2002 255 11.1 23.0 17.3
2003 255 11.1 23.0 17.3
2004 252 11.1 22.7 14.3
2005 254 11.2 22.7 21.5
2006 244 11.0 22.2 16.8
2007 252 8.6 29.3 22.7
2008 251 11.7 21.5 19.1
2009 248 11.5 21.5 21.1
2010 248 11.3 21.8 25.4
2011 245 12.1 20.1 0
2012 294 11.8 24.8 20.4
2013 332 12.7 26.0 23.8
2015 399 13.0 30.6 n/a
2016 425 17.0 25.0 34.8
2017 431 18.8 22.8 31.3
2018 459 18.1 25.2 33.1
2019 452 19.2 23.4 29.6
2020 450 18.4 24.3 34.2
2021 462 20.6 22.3 n/a
2022 449 21.6 20.7 n/a
2023 432 0.0 n/a 32.4
2024 441 21.9 20.0 41.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Buena Vista Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $13,438
2020 n/a n/a $13,438
2021 n/a n/a $14,572
2022 $1,628 (9.4%) $15,731 (90.6%) $17,358
2023 $1,023 (5.5%) $17,654 (94.5%) $18,677

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buena Vista Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 165th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 259th of 706 Elementary schools
 13.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Buena Vista Elementary School)46.840
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Eugene School District 4J)49.547.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Buena Vista Elementary School)53.244.6
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Eugene School District 4J)50.344.2
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Buena Vista Elementary School)52.247.1
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Eugene School District 4J)53.851.8
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Buena Vista Elementary School)63.230.9
 32.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Eugene School District 4J)46.946.5
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Buena Vista Elementary School)64.957.6
 7.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Eugene School District 4J)61.956.9
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Buena Vista Elementary School)57.134.5
 22.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Eugene School District 4J)42.238.1
 4.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Buena Vista Elementary School)57.945.6
 12.3%
   5th Grade Science (Eugene School District 4J)4541.4
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students452432
 4.4%
African American84
 50%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian711
 57.1%
Hispanic147167
 13.6%
Pacific Islander00
White249224
 10%
Two or More Races3925
 35.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.6%32.4%
 2.8%


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Buena Vista Elementary School ranks 413th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Buena Vista Elementary School are 49% White, 43% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 441 students attended Buena Vista Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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