Buena Vista Elementary

Buena Vista Elementary School enrolls young students in the Carlsbad area.

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Buena Vista Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

1330 Buena Vista Way, Carlsbad, CA

Olde Carlsbad Neighborhood

Carlsbad Unified School District

289 Students

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GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Tina Howard

Student Teacher Ratio
23:1

Math Proficiency
69%

Reading Proficiency
70%

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

70%

Math Proficiency

69%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 23:1 Teachers 12	Full Time Teachers 12
Teachers in First or Second Year 23.1%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

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Student Diversity

Male 50.9%	Female 48.8%
White 49.8%	Hispanic 34.5%
Two or more races 10%	Asian 3.9%
Black 1.4%	Filipino <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

8/9/2024

I recently have my kids joined this school and have had a very positive experience so far. The students are kind and welcoming, which has made it easier to adjust to the new environment. The teachers are not only nice but also very cooperative, always ready to help and support whenever needed. The p...

1.0 parent

11/21/2018

This is a tough review to write but it’s clear as day. There is very little to no diversity within the eductators and faculty here. I live in Carlsbad and I walk around in diversity everyday. So for me to not see any of it in a elementary school is a bit scary. I learned that these are the things th...

3.0 parent

9/22/2018

TK was amazing with Ms. Sharifi, kindergarten the teacher was gone half the year, first grade had a new teacher who could not control class, this year a teacher who never smiles and is grumpy. Slowly went down hill each year My child loved the school until this year.

5.0 parent

12/7/2017

We feel very fortunate to be at this school for our 9yo son. The school does an excellent job of balancing the bureaucracy of public education with letting kids be kids and still learn. After our experiences at 3 other schools in LA, OC and SD we have found the school that works best for us and our...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Carlsbad High School

9th to 12th
Public

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Public

Oceanside High School

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Public

B+

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Buena Vista Elementary is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Carlsbad, CA and is served by the Carlsbad Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 289 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 69% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 70% are proficient in reading. Buena Vista Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,774,068. Discover additional schools in the area, like Carlsbad High School, Surfside Academy, Oceanside High School, and more. Learn more about what Carlsbad has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Buena Vista Elementary.

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