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Bonsack Elementary School

5437 Crumpacker Dr
Roanoke, VA 24019

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Bonsack Elementary School serves 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Bonsack Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 82%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 78%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 352 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bonsack Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Bonsack Elementary School's student population of 352 students has declined by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

352 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Bonsack Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,800 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Bonsack Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (VA)

Overall Testing Rank

#247 out of 1800 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

90-94%

82%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bonsack Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

85-89%

78%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

18%

Black

22%

White

84%

46%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Bonsack Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.29

0.70

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Eligible for Free Lunch

10%

35%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bonsack Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Roanoke County Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bonsack Elementary School's ranking?

Bonsack Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% VA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% VA state average).

How many students attend Bonsack Elementary School?

352 students attend Bonsack Elementary School.

What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?

84% of Bonsack Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Bonsack Elementary School?

Bonsack Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Bonsack Elementary School offer ?

Bonsack Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 352 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education