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Buena Vista Elementary

2355 San Juan Ave., Walnut Creek, CA, 94597

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 268 of 6840 in California

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About Buena Vista Elementary

Buena Vista Elementary is situated at 2355 San Juan Avenue in the Buena Vista neighborhood. It serves an enrollment of 412 students in grades K-5. The student–teacher ratio is 24:1, and 51% of the students are male and 49% are female. Reading and math skills are both at 76%. The campus has a very focused and academic atmosphere that helps students grow. Students are urged to follow routines to maximize their time in the building. There is a sense of order in both the common areas and the individual workspaces. Daily, the administrative team ensures all grades run smoothly. Staff work hard to make students feel accepted and respected. The building layout facilitates all main grade activities. The cost of housing in the area ranges from $980,000 to $1,650,000. Families often say they trust the teachers to keep up the high academic standards. Community feedback shows that the school does a great job of making new families feel welcome. Parents often say nice things about the school because it is friendly and has useful resources. People say that this place is one of the best elementary schools in California.

Buena Vista Elementary Contact Information

Address

2355 San Juan Ave., Walnut Creek, CA, 94597

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Phone

(925) 944-6822

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 76%
Reading 76%
State average proficiency is 76% in Math and 76% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
494
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 268 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Buena Vista Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM – 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 40.49%
Asian 24.09%
Hispanic 15.59%
Black 3.04%
Two+ Races 16.6%
Native Am. 0.2%
White
40.49%
Asian
24.09%
Hispanic
15.59%
Black
3.04%
Two+ Races
16.6%
Native Am.
0.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 494
48.18%
238 Female
51.82%
256 Male

Student Population

494 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

This March, students at Buena Vista Elementary are celebrating Read Across America Week with a number of guest reader events and school-wide literacy challenges. The campus recently held a successful "Bulldog Spirit" event to celebrate the accomplishments of students and the involvement of the community. The next School Site Council meeting is on March 18, and parents are welcome to come and talk about the budget and safety plans for the site for the years 2026–2027.

FAQ

Q1. What is the "Bulldog Spirit" event at Buena Vista Elementary?

Ans. This regular meeting honors students' academic successes and encourages community involvement through a variety of fun activities that everyone in the school can take part in.

Q2. Is Read Across America Week happening at Buena Vista Elementary?

Ans. To get all students to love reading for life, the school has guest readers and literacy challenges.

Q3. How can parents give feedback at Buena Vista Elementary?

Ans. Families go to School Site Council meetings to talk about the campus budget and give their thoughts on future safety plans.

Q4. What are the official spirit colors for Buena Vista Elementary?

Ans. Students wear blue and white spirit colors to celebrate different patriotic and school-wide events.

Q5. Does Buena Vista Elementary have child care after school?

Ans. The school works with groups in the area to offer supervised care and help with schoolwork after the regular school day ends.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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