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Elementary Schools in Roanoke City Public Schools


At a glance
DistrictRoanoke City Public Schools114th of 129 Virginia districtsFull district overview →
17
Schools
6,896
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedCrystal Spring Elementary90th of 1,110 Virginia elementary schools
Biggest riser
Wasena Elementary up 336 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Garden City Elementary 9.2 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
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Summary:

The Roanoke City Public Schools district in Virginia operates 17 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The schools in this district demonstrate a wide range of performance levels, with several standout high-performing institutions as well as lower-performing schools.

Among the top-performing elementary schools in the district are Grandin Court Elementary, which ranks in the top 15% of Virginia elementary schools and has consistently high test scores, with over 80% proficiency in math and reading. Highland Park Elementary and Crystal Spring Elementary also stand out, with the latter being in the top 10% of Virginia elementary schools and boasting the highest overall test scores in the district, with over 90% proficiency in math and science.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in performance across the district. For example, while Grandin Court Elementary has 94% proficiency in 5th grade math, Hurt Park Elementary has only 41% proficiency in the same subject. Additionally, many schools in the district have extremely high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage that may be impacting educational outcomes. Addressing these inequities and ensuring all students have access to a high-quality education will be crucial for the Roanoke City Public Schools district moving forward.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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