Serving 852 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Butte Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 852 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Butte Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Butte Vista Elementary School's student population of 852 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
852 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Butte Vista Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butte Vista Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3042 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
31%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
28%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butte Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Butte Vista Elementary School is ranked #3042 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Butte Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Butte Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nuestro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Butte Vista Elementary School?
852 students attend Butte Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Butte Vista Elementary School students are Asian, 30% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Butte Vista Elementary School?
Butte Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Butte Vista Elementary School offer ?
Butte Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Butte Vista Elementary School part of?
Butte Vista Elementary School is part of Yuba City Unified School District.
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