Virginia Heights Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 1210 Amherst Ave SW
       Roanoke, VA  24015


(540) 853-2937

District: Roanoke City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
756th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,239 Help


Students who attend Virginia Heights Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Woodrow Wilson Middle
High:    Patrick Henry High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  266

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.8%
African American:
22.2%
Hispanic:
15.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  103% Help


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Compare Details Virginia Heights Elementary ranks worse than 67.9% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 5th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Roanoke City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.12. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Virginia Heights Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.8%), African American (22.2%), Hispanic (15%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 103% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Virginia Heights Elementary is 11, which is the 7th best among 17 elementary schools in the Roanoke City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Virginia Heights Elementary is $11,239, which is the 4th highest among 17 elementary schools in the Roanoke City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Virginia Heights Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Virginia Heights Elementary 756th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Virginia Heights Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Roanoke City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Roanoke City Public Schools 117th of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Virginia Heights Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Virginia Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 38.34 770th 1062 27.5%
2006 50.81 590th 1071 44.9%
2007 58.33 463rd 1083 57.2%
2008 57.88 478th 1081 55.8%
2009 58.44 458th 1082 57.7%
2010 42.79 783rd 1113 29.6%
2011 32.43 914th 1117 18.2%
2012 36.03 855th 1117 23.5%
2013 43.23 713th 1120 36.3%
2014 43.69 692nd 1110 37.7%
2015 45.58 694th 1100 36.9%
2016 58.39 486th 1096 55.7%
2017 53.66 571st 1099 48.0%
2018 54.46 565th 1097 48.5%
2019 57.40 523rd 1105 52.7%
2021 46.47 644th 1103 41.6%
2022 28.41 861st 1109 22.4%
2023 37.12 756th 1114 32.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Virginia Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.74 724th 1100 34.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Virginia Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.44 753rd 1093 31.1%
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Rank History for White students at Virginia Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.31 712th 984 27.6%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, November 15, 2014

Open Quote I thought Virginia Heights would be a good school for my children. Turns out it was all just a show. My children actually did better at a lower ranking school. I feel the teachers at Virginia Heights could put a better effort on teaching students and not "pushing" them through assignments. Better communication between teachers and parents would also be more helpful. Close Quote


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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Open Quote Virgnia Heights is a positive learning enviornment which nurtures their children and has since I was a child and went there myself. They are caring and concerned about their students and are quick to offer any assistance they can. I am proud to be a Virginia Heights Parent. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Virginia Heights Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 190 65 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1995 186 72 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1996 186 72 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1997 190 91 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1998 188 93 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1999 189 104 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2000 198 97 0 2 0 n/a n/a -4 293
2001 197 100 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2002 184 116 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 310
2003 184 116 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 310
2004 183 113 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 307
2005 159 113 6 7 3 n/a n/a 0 288
2006 137 118 10 9 1 n/a n/a 0 275
2007 133 140 7 12 1 n/a n/a 0 293
2008 143 114 7 17 1 n/a n/a 0 282
2009 144 128 13 22 1 n/a n/a 0 308
2010 193 84 21 32 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2011 172 95 28 44 0 0 15 0 354
2012 185 94 48 33 0 0 11 0 371
2013 182 88 36 30 0 0 7 0 343
2014 207 91 39 34 0 0 6 0 377
2015 190 82 41 38 0 0 12 0 363
2016 205 66 36 39 0 1 13 0 360
2017 174 76 21 38 0 0 15 0 324
2018 175 64 31 39 0 0 13 0 322
2019 173 59 22 38 0 0 18 0 310
2020 161 66 20 42 1 0 26 0 316
2021 143 67 18 32 1 0 33 0 294
2022 152 66 12 33 1 0 25 0 289
2023 135 59 11 40 0 0 21 0 266

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Virginia Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 258 15.6 n/a 52.3
1995 260 n/a 0.0 45.4
1996 260 n/a 0.0 45.4
1997 284 n/a 0.0 47.9
1998 283 n/a 0.0 49.1
1999 295 16.1 18.3 54.2
2000 293 n/a 0.0 51.2
2001 300 24.8 12.1 53.7
2002 310 31.3 9.9 66.5
2003 310 31.3 9.9 66.5
2004 307 25.1 12.2 65.1
2005 288 24.1 12.0 64.2
2006 275 23.0 12.0 71.3
2007 293 28.1 10.4 67.9
2008 282 22.5 12.5 69.5
2009 308 21.5 14.3 67.9
2010 330 22.7 14.5 69.1
2011 354 23.5 15.0 71.2
2012 371 21.7 17.0 72.8
2013 343 20.8 16.4 72.6
2014 377 21.7 17.3 70.6
2015 363 23.0 15.7 70.8
2016 360 22.0 16.3 99.2
2017 324 23.2 13.9 99.1
2018 322 24.1 13.3 99.1
2019 310 24.1 12.8 99
2020 316 23.1 13.6 99.1
2021 294 22.5 13.0 n/a
2022 289 23.7 12.1 99
2023 266 24.0 11.0 103

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Virginia Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 258 15.6 n/a 52.3
1995 260 n/a 0.0 45.4
1996 260 n/a 0.0 45.4
1997 284 n/a 0.0 47.9
1998 283 n/a 0.0 49.1
1999 295 16.1 18.3 54.2
2000 293 n/a 0.0 51.2
2001 300 24.8 12.1 53.7
2002 310 31.3 9.9 66.5
2003 310 31.3 9.9 66.5
2004 307 25.1 12.2 65.1
2005 288 24.1 12.0 64.2
2006 275 23.0 12.0 71.3
2007 293 28.1 10.4 67.9
2008 282 22.5 12.5 69.5
2009 308 21.5 14.3 67.9
2010 330 22.7 14.5 69.1
2011 354 23.5 15.0 71.2
2012 371 21.7 17.0 72.8
2013 343 20.8 16.4 72.6
2014 377 21.7 17.3 70.6
2015 363 23.0 15.7 70.8
2016 360 22.0 16.3 99.2
2017 324 23.2 13.9 99.1
2018 322 24.1 13.3 99.1
2019 310 24.1 12.8 99
2020 316 23.1 13.6 99.1
2021 294 22.5 13.0 n/a
2022 289 23.7 12.1 99
2023 266 24.0 11.0 103

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Virginia Heights Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,158 (10.3%) $10,037 (89.7%) $11,195
2020 $1,044 (11.8%) $7,785 (88.2%) $8,829
2021 $1,037 (9.2%) $10,202 (90.8%) $11,239

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Virginia Heights Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 523rd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 756th of 1114 Elementary schools
 20.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia Heights Elementary)8457.9
 26.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Roanoke City Public Schools)7846.7
 31.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia Heights Elementary)8257.1
 24.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Roanoke City Public Schools)6340.7
 22.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Heights Elementary)9571.1
 24%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Roanoke City Public Schools)8254.9
 27.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia Heights Elementary)7759.5
 17.5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Roanoke City Public Schools)6852.2
 15.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Heights Elementary)8872
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Roanoke City Public Schools)8051.3
 28.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Virginia Heights Elementary)6758
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Roanoke City Public Schools)7245.2
 26.8%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia Heights Elementary)7566
 9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Roanoke City Public Schools)7250.2
 21.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students310266
 14.2%
African American5959
American Indian00
Asian2211
 50%
Hispanic3840
 5.3%
Pacific Islander00
White173135
 22%
Two or More Races1821
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99%103%
 4%


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Students at Virginia Heights Elementary are 51% White, 22% African American, 15% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Virginia Heights Elementary ranks 756th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Virginia Heights Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Woodrow Wilson Middle
High : Patrick Henry High

In the 2022-23 school year, 266 students attended Virginia Heights Elementary.


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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. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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