Excellent
#1474 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 15% in state
Buena Vista Elementary
Elementary School · Walnut Creek Elementary · Walnut Creek, CA
A Walnut Creek Elementary elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2355 San Juan Ave., Walnut Creek, CA 94597
- Math 69% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buena Vista Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 70% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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
18.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Buena Vista Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,181/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Walnut Creek), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$142,685
Median home value
$986,700
Median rent
$2,557/mo
College educated
65.6%
Homeownership
46.4%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94597; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| Walnut Creek Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Contra Costa Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Wellspring Educational Services IncPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–10 | 1.1 mi | 38 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Walnut Creek Elementary
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,571NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buena Vista Elementary is listed in Walnut Creek Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buena Vista Elementary
Buena Vista Elementary is a public elementary school in Walnut Creek, CA, part of Walnut Creek Elementary, serving approximately 494 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,474 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% 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 5th.
How many students attend Buena Vista Elementary?
Buena Vista Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 494 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buena Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Buena Vista Elementary is 23.5:1. 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 #1,474 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Buena Vista Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Buena Vista Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% 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?
18.8% 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 494
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (925) 944-6822
- Area population (ZIP 94597)
- 24,235
- Area average commute
- 33.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94597; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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