Fallon Park Elementary School
Rank
: 4/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(540) 853-2535
Fallon Park Elementary School serves 660 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Fallon Park Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (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 70% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Fallon Park Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Fallon Park Elementary School's student population of 660 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 660 students |
![]() | |
Gender % |
![]() |
Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
![]() | |
Students by Grade |
![]() |
School Comparison
Fallon Park Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Fallon Park Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1121 out of 1791 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
![]() | ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 80% | 72% |
![]() | ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 80% |
![]() | ||
Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
![]() | ||
American Indian | 1% | n/a |
Asian | 1% | 7% |
Hispanic | 23% | 16% |
Black | 30% | 22% |
White | 36% | 49% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 9% | 6% |
All Ethnic Groups |
![]() |
![]() |
Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.68 |
![]() | ||
Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 38% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 6% | 6% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Roanoke City School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Fallon Park Elementary School is William Byrd High School (3.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Stonewall Jackson Middle School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Roanoke Stonewall Jackson Middle School Math: 72% | Reading: 73%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 571 students10
0.8 miles
1004 Montrose Ave Se
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 853-6040 0.8 6-8 571 - Roanoke Morningside Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 288 students10
1.0 miles
1716 Wilson Avenue Se
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 853-2991 1 PK-5 288 - Roanoke Addison Aerospace Magnet Middle School Math: 57% | Reading: 67%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 609 students10
1.8 miles
1220 5th Street Nw
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 853-2681 1.8 6-8 609 - Roanoke Lincoln Terrace Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 353 students10
1.8 miles
1802 Liberty Rd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2994 1.8 PK-5 353 - Vinton Herman L. Horn Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 397 students10
1.9 miles
1002 Ruddell Rd
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 857-5007 1.9 PK-5 397
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Entering high school is a big change and a big challenge. Take advice from high school teachers and fellow students to help you survive the transition.
Michelle Rhee's name seems to garner press as often as Education Secretary Arne Duncan, but Rhee has her equal share of critics and supporters. Learn about Rhee's controversial reforms and plans for revolutionizing education in this country.
Learn about how your school will address pandemic health issues, such as the H1N1 virus, and how you can be proactive in learning about school closing guidelines.