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Public School | Grades K-5 | Greenville

Buena Vista Elementary School is located in Greer, SC and is one of 53 elementary schools in Greenville School District. It is a public school that serves 784 students in grades K-5.

Buena Vista Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Buena Vista Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Buena Vista Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Buena Vista Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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310 South Batesville Rd, Greer, SC 29650

(864) 355-2200

http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/bvista/

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Buena Vista Elementary School

It is an awesome school. Every one of the teachers that I have come in contact with is absolutely wonderful. The PTA is wonderful and has been a great support for the school. Buena Vista has done wonders for my children both academically and socially. If you are moving to the greenville area, be sure to make the the Buena Vista Elementary jurisdiction your home.

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 784

51% 49%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Buena Vista Elementary School had 20% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. South Carolina had 54% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

White

69%

Black

12%

Asian/Pacific Islander

10%

Hispanic

Two or More Races

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Greenville District Spending

$7,846Per Pupil

The Greenville spends $7,846 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 35% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Greenville District

19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Buena Vista Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the PASS

What is it?

The Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, writing, and science.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

About the PACT

What is it?

The Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, and science.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) Results (2007)

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Science

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