Buena Vista Elementary

Public K-6

 100 Aldebaran Ave.
       Lompoc, CA  93436-1208


(805) 742-2020

District: Lompoc Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2406th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,268 Help


Students who attend Buena Vista Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Vandenberg Middle
High:    Cabrillo High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.7 Help
Number of students:  477

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.0%
Hispanic:
41.9%
Two or more races:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.4% Help


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Compare Details Buena Vista Elementary ranks better than 59% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Lompoc Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.5. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (44%), Hispanic (41.9%), two or more races (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buena Vista Elementary is 22.7. 7 elementary schools in the Lompoc Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buena Vista Elementary is $6,268. 8 elementary schools in the Lompoc Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Buena Vista Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Buena Vista Elementary 2406th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Buena Vista Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Lompoc Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Lompoc Unified 1146th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Buena Vista Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Buena Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.52 1509th 4809 68.6%
2005 69.91 1337th 4822 72.3%
2006 61.01 1696th 4818 64.8%
2007 61.42 1746th 5113 65.9%
2008 63.54 1705th 5113 66.7%
2009 67.30 1572nd 5193 69.7%
2010 66.13 1666th 5314 68.6%
2011 56.32 2225th 5377 58.6%
2012 66.77 1687th 5390 68.7%
2013 61.72 2013th 5530 63.6%
2015 65.15 1708th 5611 69.6%
2016 62.67 1875th 5614 66.6%
2017 59.63 2029th 5692 64.4%
2018 57.60 2160th 5662 61.9%
2019 59.03 2125th 5789 63.3%
2022 61.38 1966th 5883 66.6%
2023 52.50 2399th 5848 59.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Buena Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 6.28 585th 610 4.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Buena Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.23 1375th 2416 43.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buena Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.84 1984th 5084 61.0%
2019 59.92 1782nd 5173 65.6%
2022 64.37 1449th 5264 72.5%
2023 52.27 2211th 5355 58.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Buena Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.07 1842nd 5413 66.0%
2019 64.39 1775th 5492 67.7%
2022 55.93 2103rd 5635 62.7%
2023 51.03 2339th 5595 58.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Buena Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 38.40 1149th 2227 48.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Buena Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.49 2420th 5431 55.4%
2019 51.23 2402nd 5510 56.4%
2022 64.90 1727th 5663 69.5%
2023 52.57 2291st 5627 59.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Buena Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.45 2136th 4830 55.8%
2019 51.72 2175th 4963 56.2%
2022 56.60 1802nd 5084 64.6%
2023 47.57 2376th 5079 53.2%
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Rank History for White students at Buena Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.14 1816th 2737 33.6%
2019 43.56 1743rd 2834 38.5%
2022 48.71 1499th 2726 45.0%
2023 43.63 1603rd 2659 39.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Buena Vista Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 310 24 19 24 1 n/a n/a 0 378
1989 335 24 23 20 1 n/a n/a 0 403
1990 330 27 19 23 1 n/a n/a 0 400
1991 350 43 19 23 2 n/a n/a 0 437
1992 346 33 20 22 9 n/a n/a 0 430
1993 332 37 15 29 10 n/a n/a 0 423
1994 344 27 18 33 12 n/a n/a 0 434
1995 334 28 21 33 19 n/a n/a 0 435
1996 334 28 21 33 19 n/a n/a 0 435
1997 321 24 23 37 14 n/a n/a 0 419
1998 301 25 22 42 11 n/a n/a 0 401
1999 296 22 14 44 11 n/a n/a 0 387
2000 306 30 17 55 12 n/a n/a 0 420
2001 315 23 18 61 11 n/a n/a 0 428
2002 278 23 20 79 9 n/a n/a 0 409
2003 278 23 20 79 9 n/a n/a 0 409
2004 275 14 23 81 11 n/a n/a 0 404
2005 227 56 32 68 10 n/a n/a 0 393
2006 249 21 25 77 6 n/a n/a 0 378
2007 234 9 25 91 3 n/a n/a 62 424
2008 228 13 21 113 1 n/a n/a 0 376
2009 292 11 16 122 3 3 81 0 528
2010 292 14 13 169 3 1 55 0 547
2011 303 13 12 166 4 1 58 0 557
2012 324 17 11 176 2 0 42 0 572
2013 343 17 10 189 3 2 35 0 599
2014 347 20 8 186 3 4 40 0 608
2015 348 20 12 228 2 6 49 0 665
2016 331 13 15 224 1 4 48 0 636
2017 346 14 15 228 3 3 51 0 660
2018 342 14 18 227 4 1 58 0 664
2019 292 13 16 210 5 2 55 0 593
2020 259 12 19 225 11 1 65 0 592
2021 210 8 18 210 9 0 55 0 510
2022 218 8 21 191 8 0 41 0 487
2023 210 4 20 200 8 0 35 0 477

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Buena Vista Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 378 15.5 24.3 n/a
1989 403 17.4 23.1 n/a
1990 400 17.5 22.8 n/a
1991 437 18.4 23.7 n/a
1992 430 18.7 22.9 4
1993 423 17.6 24.0 8.5
1994 434 17.7 24.5 9.4
1995 435 17.7 24.6 10.8
1996 435 17.7 24.6 10.8
1997 419 18.5 22.6 13.1
1998 401 18.7 21.4 13.7
1999 387 20.7 18.7 0
2000 420 21.3 19.7 15
2001 428 23.6 18.1 13.3
2002 409 20.8 19.7 15.6
2003 409 20.8 19.7 15.6
2004 404 20.0 20.2 14.6
2005 393 19.0 20.7 14
2006 378 18.8 20.1 15.6
2007 424 19.0 22.3 25.1
2008 376 22.0 17.1 34.6
2009 528 22.0 22.0 23.9
2010 547 23.0 23.7 27.1
2011 557 n/a n/a 30.7
2012 572 27.6 20.7 n/a
2013 599 25.0 23.9 32.6
2014 608 25.2 24.1 28.8
2015 665 27.0 24.6 32.9
2016 636 27.0 23.5 32.1
2017 660 28.0 23.5 33.9
2018 664 26.0 25.5 39.5
2019 593 24.0 24.7 40.8
2020 592 n/a n/a 41.2
2021 510 23.0 22.1 42.7
2022 487 21.1 23.0 36.6
2023 477 21.0 22.7 31.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Buena Vista Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 378 15.5 24.3 n/a
1989 403 17.4 23.1 n/a
1990 400 17.5 22.8 n/a
1991 437 18.4 23.7 n/a
1992 430 18.7 22.9 4
1993 423 17.6 24.0 8.5
1994 434 17.7 24.5 9.4
1995 435 17.7 24.6 10.8
1996 435 17.7 24.6 10.8
1997 419 18.5 22.6 13.1
1998 401 18.7 21.4 13.7
1999 387 20.7 18.7 0
2000 420 21.3 19.7 15
2001 428 23.6 18.1 13.3
2002 409 20.8 19.7 15.6
2003 409 20.8 19.7 15.6
2004 404 20.0 20.2 14.6
2005 393 19.0 20.7 14
2006 378 18.8 20.1 15.6
2007 424 19.0 22.3 25.1
2008 376 22.0 17.1 34.6
2009 528 22.0 22.0 23.9
2010 547 23.0 23.7 27.1
2011 557 n/a n/a 30.7
2012 572 27.6 20.7 n/a
2013 599 25.0 23.9 32.6
2014 608 25.2 24.1 28.8
2015 665 27.0 24.6 32.9
2016 636 27.0 23.5 32.1
2017 660 28.0 23.5 33.9
2018 664 26.0 25.5 39.5
2019 593 24.0 24.7 40.8
2020 592 n/a n/a 41.2
2021 510 23.0 22.1 42.7
2022 487 21.1 23.0 36.6
2023 477 21.0 22.7 31.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Buena Vista Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201294.0%2.0%3.0%0.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%
201394.0%4.0%1.0%0.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%
201494.0%4.0%1.0%1.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%94.0%95.0%
201598.0%2.0%0.0%1.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201699.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201796.0%1.0%0.0%3.0%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%
201898.0%0.0%1.0%1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%98.0%
201997.0%2.0%1.0%97.0%97.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Buena Vista Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,268

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buena Vista Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2125th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2399th of 5848 Elementary schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Buena Vista Elementary)59.839
 20.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lompoc Unified)43.929
 14.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Buena Vista Elementary)59.359.3
 0%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lompoc Unified)43.932.2
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Buena Vista Elementary)52.652.7
 0.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lompoc Unified)40.627.2
 13.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Buena Vista Elementary)37.941.8
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lompoc Unified)29.921.6
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Buena Vista Elementary)56.546.3
 10.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lompoc Unified)45.435.8
 9.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Buena Vista Elementary)40.618.8
 21.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lompoc Unified)23.615.6
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Buena Vista Elementary)36.226.3
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Lompoc Unified)24.921.6
 3.3%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Buena Vista Elementary)53.350
 3.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lompoc Unified)45.932.4
 13.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Buena Vista Elementary)36.435.1
 1.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lompoc Unified)31.720.9
 10.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students593477
 19.6%
African American134
 69.2%
American Indian58
 60%
Asian1620
 25%
Hispanic210200
 4.8%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White292210
 28.1%
Two or More Races5535
 36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.8%31.4%
 9.4%


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Buena Vista Elementary ranks 2406th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 477 students attended Buena Vista Elementary.

Students at Buena Vista Elementary are 44% White, 42% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% American Indian.

Students who attend Buena Vista Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Vandenberg Middle
High : Cabrillo High


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