Avery/Parsons Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction BUENA VISTA, CO Grades KG–05 Town: Remote N SchoolScore™ B (74.5)
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Avery/Parsons Elementary School
BUENA VISTA, CO 81211
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ B (74.5)
383
Students
28.6
Teachers
13.4:1
Student:Teacher
(719)395-7020
Phone
http://www.bvschools.org
Website

Avery/Parsons Elementary School is a public school administered by the Buena Vista School District No. R-31 district in BUENA VISTA, COLORADO, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 383 students enrolled; a 13.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Colorado Elementary School Average
Enrollment
383.0
State avg: 394.0
▼ 3% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.38:1
State avg: 15.3:1
▼ 12% better
Free Lunch %
38.9%
State avg: 48.3%
▼ 19% better
School Details
School Name
Avery/Parsons Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
080264000159
State School ID
CO-0490-4306
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
516 EAST MAIN STREET
City
BUENA VISTA
State
Colorado
ZIP Code
81211
County
Chaffee County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Town: Remote
Cong. District
0807
State Leg. Upper
08004
State Leg. Lower
08013
Latitude
38.84441
Longitude
-106.12692
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
383
Total Students
👩‍🏫
28.6
Teachers FTE
📐
13.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
28.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)28.6
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 149 38.9%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Buena Vista School District No. R-31
LEAID
0802640
State LEA ID
CO-0490
Phone
(719)395-7006
Website
http://www.bvschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
BUENA VISTA
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$19,537K
Federal Revenue
$1,178K
State Revenue
$4,768K
Local Revenue
$13,591K
Total Expenditure
$18,765K
Instruction Exp.
$8,132K
Support Services
$6,145K
Other Current Exp.
$624K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Avery/Parsons Elementary School

1
The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program
BUENA VISTA · Prekindergarten
0 mi
2
Chaffee County High School
BUENA VISTA · High
0.1 mi
3
Buena Vista Middle School
BUENA VISTA · Middle
0.5 mi
4
Buena Vista High School
BUENA VISTA · High
0.6 mi
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Ratio
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Avery/Parsons Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Avery/Parsons Elementary School?
383 students are enrolled at Avery/Parsons Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Avery/Parsons Elementary School have?
Avery/Parsons Elementary School has 28.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1.
What grades does Avery/Parsons Elementary School serve?
Avery/Parsons Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Avery/Parsons Elementary School a charter school?
Avery/Parsons Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Avery/Parsons Elementary School located in?
Avery/Parsons Elementary School is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Avery/Parsons Elementary School belong to?
Avery/Parsons Elementary School is part of the Buena Vista School District No. R-31 school district.
How much does Buena Vista School District No. R-31 spend per student?
The Buena Vista School District No. R-31 district spends approximately $48,994,778 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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