Enrollment
60
Elementary
DISTRICT 222 · STATE 379
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BUENA VISTA SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. R-31·NCES 080264006767
The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program
516 EAST MAIN STREET, BUENA VISTA, CO 81211 · (719) 395-5270 · Chaffee County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY33-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL60 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
48.0:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 30.7:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
32%
19 students
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 60 | 100% |
Student demographics
38%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program→Avery/Parsons Elementary School→Buena Vista Middle School→Buena Vista High School
Based on grade levels within Buena Vista School District No. R-31. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program this school | 60 | 31.7% | N/A |
| Ouray Elementary School OURAY | 79 | 29.1% | 40.2% |
| Georgetown Community School GEORGETOWN | 78 | 35.9% | 38.0% |
| Lone Star Elementary School OTIS | 56 | 35.7% | N/A |
| Prairie Elementary School NEW RAYMER | 72 | 25.0% | 21.7% |
| Briggsdale Elementary School BRIGGSDALE | 79 | 20.3% | N/A |
Matched among Colorado elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 60 | #1,026 of 1,056 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
60
-13 (-18%) vs 2020
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 60 | 1.3 | 48.0:1 | 32% (19) |
| 2023-24 | 75 | 1.3 | 60.0:1 | 43% (32) |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 1.4 | 59.4:1 | 23% (19) |
| 2020-21 | 73 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program.
About The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program
The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program is a small elementary school in Colorado, with an address in BUENA VISTA. School enrollment was 60 students in 2024-25, in pre-K. The average among elementary schools in Colorado is roughly 379 students; this school is 84% smaller than that.
Within Buena Vista School District No. R-31, The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program is one of 5 schools. The district enrolls 925 students.
At The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program, White students make up 77% of the student body. After that, the student body is 17% Hispanic and 5% multiracial. Census figures show Chaffee County is about 87% White. The school's diversity index is 38%, meaning two students picked at random have a 38% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Federal staffing data show 1.3 full-time-equivalent teachers at The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program and a ratio of 48.0:1. The school has more students per teacher than the 16.6:1 average for elementary schools in Colorado. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 32% of enrollment.
Census estimates describe Chaffee County this way: the median household income is $84,132, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 47% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. In all, Chaffee County has 12 public schools and roughly 2,462 students.
Nearest public school: Avery/Parsons Elementary School, less than a tenth of a mile away. A five-mile radius around the school includes 4 other public schools.
NCES describes the area around The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program as Town: Remote, meaning in a town far from an urbanized area.
The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program's enrollment dropped from 73 in 2020-21 to 60 in 2024-25.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program covering things like sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Chaffee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
20,178
Census ACS
Median income
$84,132
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
47%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
2,462 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Buena Vista School District No. R-31
- Avery/Parsons Elementary SchoolElementary · 383 students
- Buena Vista High SchoolHigh · 256 students
- Buena Vista Middle SchoolMiddle · 211 students
- Chaffee County High SchoolHigh · 15 students
Other schools in BUENA VISTA
- Avery/Parsons Elementary SchoolElementary · 383 students
- Buena Vista High SchoolHigh · 256 students
- Buena Vista Middle SchoolMiddle · 211 students
- Chaffee County High SchoolHigh · 15 students
Nearby schools
- Avery/Parsons Elementary School0.0 mi · 383
- Chaffee County High School0.1 mi · 15
- Buena Vista Middle School0.5 mi · 211
- Buena Vista High School0.6 mi · 256
- Longfellow Elementary School22.6 mi · 449
- Salida Montessori Charter School22.7 mi · 186
Frequently asked questions
About The Grove BVSD's Early Learning ProgramHow large is The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program?
The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program enrolls approximately 60 students in grades PK-PK.
What age range does The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program serve?
The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program serves students from grade PK through grade PK.
How many students per teacher at The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program?
Approximately 48.0:1 students per teacher at The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program.
What is the racial breakdown of students at The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program?
At The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program, the student body is approximately 77% White, 17% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program in?
The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program is part of Buena Vista School District No. R-31.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.