Serving 837 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Buena Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 837 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 78% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Buena Vista Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buena Vista Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Buena Vista Elementary School is ranked #76 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Buena Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Buena Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Buena Vista Elementary School?
837 students attend Buena Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Buena Vista Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buena Vista Elementary School?
Buena Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buena Vista Elementary School offer ?
Buena Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buena Vista Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 837 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 78% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
