Below Average
#1387 of 1,815 schools in CO
Avery/parsons Elementary School
Elementary School · Buena Vista School District No. R-31 · Buena Vista, CO
A Buena Vista School District No. R-31 elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 2027, Buena Vista, CO 81211
- Math 25% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Avery/parsons Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Avery/parsons Elementary School 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: Average444/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buena Vista), 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
$62,132
Median home value
$566,200
Median rent
$1,413/mo
College educated
35.2%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Patterson Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 77 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Buena Vista School District No. R-31
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,439NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Avery/parsons Elementary School is listed in Buena Vista School District No. R-31; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Avery/parsons Elementary School
Avery/parsons Elementary School is a public elementary school in Buena Vista, CO, part of Buena Vista School District No. R-31, serving approximately 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,387 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Avery/parsons Elementary School
What grades does Avery/parsons Elementary School serve?
Avery/parsons Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Avery/parsons Elementary School?
Avery/parsons Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avery/parsons Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avery/parsons Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Avery/parsons Elementary School rank in CO?
Avery/parsons Elementary School ranks #1,387 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Avery/parsons Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Avery/parsons Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Avery/parsons Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Avery/parsons Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Avery/parsons Elementary School a charter school?
No, Avery/parsons Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Avery/parsons Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Avery/parsons Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Avery/parsons Elementary School?
37.2% of students at Avery/parsons Elementary School 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
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Chaffee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (719) 395-7020
- Area population (ZIP 81211)
- 8,191
- Area median age
- 47
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 81211; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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