The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program

Set in BUENA VISTA, Colorado, The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program is a tiny elementary-level community, overseen by Buena Vista School District No. R-31. It serves 60 students across grade pre-K. By comparison, Colorado's public schools average about 379 students each, so The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program sits 84% leaner than that benchmark.

Within Buena Vista School District No. R-31, which oversees 5 schools and 925 students, The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program shows that 77% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 17% Hispanic, 5% multiracial. By comparison, Chaffee County as a whole is about 87% White, so the school skews noticeably less White than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 1 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 48.0:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 16.6:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 32% of students at The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Around the school, Chaffee County reports that median household earnings sit near $84,132, roughly 47% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Chaffee County's 12 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,462 students), The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Avery/Parsons Elementary School, roughly 0.0 miles away. 4 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a town-center area.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.