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#6047 of 9,539 schools in CA
Buena Vista Elementary
Elementary School · Lompoc Unified · Lompoc, CA
A Lompoc Unified elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 8000, Lompoc, CA 93438
- Math 41% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buena Vista Elementary score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 43% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Buena Vista Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,972/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lompoc Unified
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #6 of 15
- District spending per student
- $16,050NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buena Vista Elementary is listed in Lompoc Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buena Vista Elementary
Buena Vista Elementary is a public elementary school in Lompoc, CA, part of Lompoc Unified, serving approximately 524 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,047 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buena Vista Elementary
What grades does Buena Vista Elementary serve?
Buena Vista Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Buena Vista Elementary?
Buena Vista Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 524 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buena Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Buena Vista Elementary is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buena Vista Elementary rank in CA?
Buena Vista Elementary ranks #6,047 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Buena Vista Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Buena Vista Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Buena Vista Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buena Vista Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Buena Vista Elementary a charter school?
No, Buena Vista Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buena Vista Elementary a Title I school?
No, Buena Vista Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buena Vista Elementary?
36.8% of students at Buena Vista Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 524
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (805) 742-2020
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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