Buena Vista Elementary

Summary:

Buena Vista Elementary is a public elementary school in Del Rio, Texas, serving 792 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the San Felipe-Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Buena Vista Elementary stands out for its high Hispanic student population (88.64%), significantly higher than nearby schools. The school generally performs better than the district and state averages in reading and math proficiency, particularly in 5th grade, where 49.45% of students were proficient in reading compared to 48.9% for the district and 53.96% for the state. Buena Vista also excels in serving its special education and gifted and talented students, ranking in the top 25% and top 34% of Texas elementary schools, respectively, in these categories.

However, Buena Vista faces challenges, including a high percentage of students (56.94%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges. The school has also struggled to support its English language learner (ELL) students, ranking in the bottom 8% of Texas elementary schools in this category. While Buena Vista outperforms the district and state, it lags behind the nearby Roberto Bobby Barrera Elementary STEM Magnet school, which has consistently higher test scores and a higher overall ranking from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public K-5

 100 Echo Vly Dr
       Del Rio, TX  78840


(830) 778-4600

District: San Felipe-Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2295th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,882 Help


Students who attend Buena Vista Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Del Rio Middle
    San Felipe Memorial Middle
High:    Del Rio High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  529

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
90.5%
White:
6.6%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Buena Vista Elementary ranks better than 50.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the San Felipe-Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (90.5%), White (6.6%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.3% 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 is 17.6, which is the 4th best among 7 elementary schools in the San Felipe-Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buena Vista Elementary is $8,882. 6 elementary schools in the San Felipe-Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Buena Vista Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Buena Vista Elementary 2295th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Buena Vista Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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San Felipe-Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks San Felipe-Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District 631st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Buena Vista Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Buena Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.20 2339th 3465 32.5%
2005 47.56 2128th 3475 38.8%
2006 52.42 1926th 3476 44.6%
2007 46.44 2391st 3724 35.8%
2008 67.58 1208th 3768 67.9%
2009 57.23 1865th 3884 52.0%
2010 61.09 1705th 3937 56.7%
2011 65.66 1452nd 4095 64.5%
2012 61.88 1599th 4206 62.0%
2013 64.24 1478th 4221 65.0%
2014 60.89 1708th 4260 59.9%
2015 67.35 1411th 4320 67.3%
2016 67.68 1389th 4286 67.6%
2017 50.47 1938th 4329 55.2%
2018 50.60 1957th 4359 55.1%
2019 54.56 1786th 4479 60.1%
2021 49.52 2062nd 4578 55.0%
2022 51.09 2095th 4581 54.3%
2023 49.68 2202nd 4647 52.6%
2024 47.82 2295th 4675 50.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Buena Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.93 3011th 3226 6.7%
2019 9.26 3305th 3333 0.8%
2021 15.65 3352nd 3446 2.7%
2022 16.02 3324th 3487 4.7%
2023 19.08 3278th 3556 7.8%
2024 24.79 3057th 3638 16.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Buena Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.58 669th 3558 81.2%
2019 70.74 550th 3684 85.1%
2021 52.14 1307th 3799 65.6%
2022 86.02 225th 3952 94.3%
2023 62.62 974th 4086 76.2%
2024 49.94 1898th 4261 55.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buena Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.85 2578th 4264 39.5%
2019 43.66 2517th 4309 41.6%
2021 21.36 3950th 4451 11.3%
2022 29.76 3532nd 4477 21.1%
2023 40.71 2812th 4521 37.8%
2024 36.17 3168th 4560 30.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Buena Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.10 1876th 4306 56.4%
2019 58.84 1559th 4348 64.1%
2021 55.86 1697th 4499 62.3%
2022 50.66 2119th 4561 53.5%
2023 47.59 2320th 4588 49.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Buena Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.40 2160th 3106 30.5%
2019 54.23 1833rd 3184 42.4%
2021 60.57 1362nd 3006 54.7%
2022 64.42 1155th 2958 61.0%
2023 67.49 1002nd 2980 66.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Buena Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.98 2155th 4240 49.2%
2019 29.80 3412th 4295 20.6%
2021 28.65 3471st 4331 19.9%
2022 37.72 2964th 4461 33.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Buena Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.32 2134th 4319 50.6%
2019 49.90 2017th 4357 53.7%
2021 41.61 2463rd 4498 45.2%
2022 49.22 2211th 4563 51.5%
2023 51.37 2073rd 4585 54.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Buena Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.04 658th 967 32.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Buena Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.50 1728th 4168 58.5%
2019 58.26 1491st 4188 64.4%
2021 48.73 2015th 4329 53.5%
2022 55.03 1755th 4376 59.9%
2023 53.52 1845th 4401 58.1%
2024 49.34 2151st 4431 51.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Buena Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.94 1741st 3127 44.3%
2019 60.02 1155th 3142 63.2%
2021 78.98 419th 3082 86.4%
2022 48.43 1658th 3082 46.2%
2023 60.85 1173rd 3106 62.2%
2024 63.69 1023rd 3078 66.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

Buena Vista Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Buena Vista Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 207 9 4 283 n/a n/a n/a 0 503
1989 233 11 7 334 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1990 259 9 6 362 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1991 269 7 8 402 0 n/a n/a 0 686
1992 254 5 6 428 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1993 248 4 9 423 0 n/a n/a 0 684
1994 250 9 6 439 1 n/a n/a 0 705
1995 193 4 9 462 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1996 193 4 9 462 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1997 203 8 9 518 0 n/a n/a 0 738
1998 197 10 4 498 2 n/a n/a 0 711
1999 190 12 3 506 1 n/a n/a 0 712
2000 161 6 5 495 2 n/a n/a 0 669
2001 159 7 7 469 3 n/a n/a 0 645
2002 165 10 10 589 2 n/a n/a 0 776
2003 165 10 10 589 2 n/a n/a 0 776
2004 163 8 6 475 2 n/a n/a 0 654
2005 168 12 6 469 2 n/a n/a 0 657
2006 159 9 4 491 2 n/a n/a 0 665
2007 177 9 6 500 1 n/a n/a 0 693
2008 180 9 7 520 0 n/a n/a 0 716
2009 131 7 6 499 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2010 144 10 3 500 0 n/a n/a 0 657
2011 138 8 4 538 2 0 5 0 695
2012 125 5 7 539 0 1 3 0 680
2013 142 6 8 589 0 1 2 0 748
2014 145 12 9 680 0 0 5 0 851
2015 145 11 8 684 1 0 5 0 854
2016 102 7 4 575 0 0 7 0 695
2017 94 6 14 569 0 1 6 0 690
2018 81 11 17 555 0 1 5 0 670
2019 84 14 10 643 0 0 3 0 754
2020 73 11 9 664 0 0 8 0 765
2021 72 6 10 643 1 0 7 0 739
2022 76 6 7 673 1 0 4 0 767
2023 67 8 7 702 1 0 7 0 792
2024 35 5 3 479 0 0 7 0 529

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 503 27.0 18.6 n/a
1989 585 n/a n/a n/a
1990 636 35.0 18.1 n/a
1991 686 35.4 19.3 n/a
1992 693 41.7 16.6 34.1
1993 684 40.0 17.1 40.1
1994 705 36.7 19.2 36.2
1995 668 38.6 17.3 41.5
1996 668 38.6 17.3 41.5
1997 738 41.5 17.8 45.9
1998 711 42.1 16.9 42.8
1999 712 41.9 17.0 52.1
2000 669 36.7 18.2 56.5
2001 645 42.0 15.4 51.6
2002 776 40.9 19.0 51.8
2003 776 40.9 19.0 51.8
2004 654 34.1 19.2 44.8
2005 657 41.0 16.0 43.5
2006 665 46.4 14.3 44.1
2007 693 42.6 16.3 41.6
2008 716 42.7 16.8 43.6
2009 643 45.6 14.1 50.9
2010 657 44.4 14.8 49.6
2011 695 43.9 15.8 41.2
2012 680 41.3 16.4 42.6
2013 748 42.8 17.4 46.8
2014 851 45.3 18.7 51.4
2015 854 49.0 17.4 49.2
2016 695 45.0 15.4 51.5
2017 690 46.5 14.8 49.9
2018 670 44.5 15.0 46
2019 754 46.3 16.2 49.7
2020 765 46.1 16.5 51.1
2021 739 47.1 15.6 51.2
2022 767 44.6 17.1 52
2023 792 45.4 17.4 56.9
2024 529 30.0 17.6 57.3

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 503 27.0 18.6 n/a
1989 585 n/a n/a n/a
1990 636 35.0 18.1 n/a
1991 686 35.4 19.3 n/a
1992 693 41.7 16.6 34.1
1993 684 40.0 17.1 40.1
1994 705 36.7 19.2 36.2
1995 668 38.6 17.3 41.5
1996 668 38.6 17.3 41.5
1997 738 41.5 17.8 45.9
1998 711 42.1 16.9 42.8
1999 712 41.9 17.0 52.1
2000 669 36.7 18.2 56.5
2001 645 42.0 15.4 51.6
2002 776 40.9 19.0 51.8
2003 776 40.9 19.0 51.8
2004 654 34.1 19.2 44.8
2005 657 41.0 16.0 43.5
2006 665 46.4 14.3 44.1
2007 693 42.6 16.3 41.6
2008 716 42.7 16.8 43.6
2009 643 45.6 14.1 50.9
2010 657 44.4 14.8 49.6
2011 695 43.9 15.8 41.2
2012 680 41.3 16.4 42.6
2013 748 42.8 17.4 46.8
2014 851 45.3 18.7 51.4
2015 854 49.0 17.4 49.2
2016 695 45.0 15.4 51.5
2017 690 46.5 14.8 49.9
2018 670 44.5 15.0 46
2019 754 46.3 16.2 49.7
2020 765 46.1 16.5 51.1
2021 739 47.1 15.6 51.2
2022 767 44.6 17.1 52
2023 792 45.4 17.4 56.9
2024 529 30.0 17.6 57.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Buena Vista Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,307 (13.6%) $8,269 (86.4%) $9,576
2020 $1,715 (20.4%) $6,679 (79.6%) $8,394
2021 $1,388 (15.6%) $7,493 (84.4%) $8,882

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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1786th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2202nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 7.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Buena Vista Elementary)3842
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Felipe-Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District)3143
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Buena Vista Elementary)4436
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Felipe-Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District)3132
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Buena Vista Elementary)5249
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (San Felipe-Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District)3641
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Buena Vista Elementary)4235
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Felipe-Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District)3540
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Buena Vista Elementary)4762
 15%
   5th Grade Reading (San Felipe-Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District)3848
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Buena Vista Elementary)5854
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Felipe-Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District)4845
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Buena Vista Elementary)5034
 16%
   5th Grade Science (San Felipe-Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District)4224
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students754792
 5%
African American148
 42.9%
American Indian01
Asian107
 30%
Hispanic643702
 9.2%
Pacific Islander00
White8467
 20.2%
Two or More Races37
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.7%56.9%
 7.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Buena Vista Elementary

Students who attend Buena Vista Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Del Rio Middle
Middle : San Felipe Memorial Middle
High : Del Rio High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 529 students attended Buena Vista Elementary.

Students at Buena Vista Elementary are 91% Hispanic, 7% White, 1% Two or more races.

Buena Vista Elementary ranks 2295th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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

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