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Buena Vista Elementary School

Buena Vista Elementary School is a public primary school in Carlsbad, CA, serving grades K–5, rated A+, with 281 students and a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 70% in English Language Arts, 69% in Math and 66% in Science.

A+TopHap school rating
Rating
A+
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
281
Students per teacher
23.4:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts70%
Math69%
Science66%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White49%
Hispanic35%
Two or more races10%
Asian4%
Black1%
Male / female
51% / 49%
Free or reduced lunch
40%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-26.8%
Prior-year enrollment
384

Homes assigned to this school

4,714 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Buena Vista Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address
1330 Buena Vista Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone
(760) 331-5400
Website
bves.carlsbadusd.net
Setting
City - Medium
Status
Operational
NCES ID
060750000708
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School district

Carlsbad Unified School District

District rating
A
Schools
16
Students
10,708
Spending per student
$14,040
Teachers (FTE)
471
Grades
K–12
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Common questions

About Buena Vista Elementary School

How is Buena Vista Elementary School rated?

Buena Vista Elementary School holds a A+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Carlsbad Unified School District is rated A overall.

How do students at Buena Vista Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Buena Vista Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 70% in English Language Arts, 69% in Math and 66% in Science.

What grades does Buena Vista Elementary School serve?

Buena Vista Elementary School serves grades K–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Buena Vista Elementary School?

281 students attend Buena Vista Elementary School, down from 384 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 23.4:1.

Which homes are assigned to Buena Vista Elementary School?

TopHap matches 4,714 residential properties to Buena Vista Elementary School in and around Carlsbad. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Buena Vista Elementary School in?

Buena Vista Elementary School is part of Carlsbad Unified School District, which reports 16 schools, 10,708 students and $14,040 of spending per student.