Back Creek Elementary School
Tel:
(540)772-7565
- Back Creek Elementary School serves 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 50%.
School Overview
- Back Creek Elementary School's student population of 305 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 305 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Back Creek Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Back Creek Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #258 out of 1,796 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 15% |
| Black | n/a | 23% |
| White | 95% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | ROANOKE CO PBLC SCHS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Back Creek Elementary School is Hidden Valley High School (3.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cave Spring Middle School (3.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cave Spring Elementary School (3.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Roanoke Cave Spring Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 482 students
3.4 miles
5404 Springlawn Ave
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540)772-7558 3.4 PK-5 482 - Roanoke Cave Spring Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 752 students
3.4 miles
4880 Brambleton Ave
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540)772-7560 3.4 6-8 752 - Roanoke Hidden Valley High School Grades: 9-12 | 926 students
3.4 miles
5000 Titan Trail
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540)776-7320 3.4 9-12 926 - Roanoke Oak Grove Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 461 students
3.9 miles
5005 Grandin Rd Extension
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540)772-7580 3.9 PK-5 461 - Roanoke Cave Spring High School Grades: 9-12 | 1050 students
4.1 miles
3712 Chaparral Dr
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540)772-7550 4.1 9-12 1050
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