At a glance
Reported students
383
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.63
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
211
Avery/Parsons Elementary School: 383 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 439
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30.13
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
What the reported data says about Avery/Parsons Elementary School
Avery/Parsons Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Buena Vista. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Buena Vista School District No. R-31. NCES reports 383 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, below the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (78.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.4%). English learners represent 3.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Avery/Parsons Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.63 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.03 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.03
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.9%
- Hispanic15.4%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Buena Vista School District No. R-31
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Buena Vista High School
High · Grades 09–12
256 reported students
Buena Vista Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
211 reported students
The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program
Other · Grades PK–PK
60 reported students
Chaffee County High School
High · Grades 07–12
15 reported students
Public schools near Avery/Parsons Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program Other · Buena Vista School District No. R-31 | PK–PK | 60 | under 0.1 mi |
| Chaffee County High School High · Buena Vista School District No. R-31 | 07–12 | 15 | 0.1 mi |
| Buena Vista Middle School Middle · Buena Vista School District No. R-31 | 06–08 | 211 | 0.5 mi |
| Buena Vista High School High · Buena Vista School District No. R-31 | 09–12 | 256 | 0.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Avery/Parsons Elementary School
What grades does Avery/Parsons Elementary School serve?
Avery/Parsons Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Buena Vista School District No. R-31.
How many students attend Avery/Parsons Elementary School?
Avery/Parsons Elementary School reported 383 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 439 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Avery/Parsons Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 383 students and 28.63 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Avery/Parsons Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Avery/Parsons Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Buena Vista School District No. R-31 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Avery/Parsons Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Avery/Parsons Elementary School in?
Avery/Parsons Elementary School is part of Buena Vista School District No. R-31, based in Buena Vista, CO, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Avery/Parsons Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program (under 0.1 mi), Chaffee County High School (0.1 mi), Buena Vista Middle School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.