Serving 591 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fallon Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 591 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fallon Park Elementary serves the eastern part of Roanoke, VA, covering an area of approximately 4.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fallon Park Elementary School's student population of 591 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
591 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Fallon Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fallon Park Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1630 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
29%
20%
Black
34%
21%
White
27%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fallon Park Elementary School's ranking?
Fallon Park Elementary School is ranked #1630 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Fallon Park Elementary School often compared to?
Fallon Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Fallon Park Elementary School?
591 students attend Fallon Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Fallon Park Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fallon Park Elementary School?
Fallon Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fallon Park Elementary School offer ?
Fallon Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fallon Park Elementary School part of?
Fallon Park Elementary School is part of Roanoke City School District.
In what neighborhood is Fallon Park Elementary School located?
Fallon Park Elementary School is located in the Belmont Fallon neighborhood of Roanoke, VA.
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