Fishburn Park Elementary School

3057 Colonial Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Fishburn Park Elementary School serves 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Fishburn Park Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in VA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Fishburn Park Elementary School's student population of 269 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Fishburn Park Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Fishburn Park Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (VA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1049 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
54%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
18%
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Black
34%
22%
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White
39%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.71
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
14%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fishburn Park Elementary School's ranking?
Fishburn Park Elementary School is ranked #1049 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Fishburn Park Elementary School often compared to?
Fishburn Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hurt Park Elementary School, Virginia Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Fishburn Park Elementary School?
269 students attend Fishburn Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Fishburn Park Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fishburn Park Elementary School?
Fishburn Park Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fishburn Park Elementary School offer ?
Fishburn Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fishburn Park Elementary School part of?
Fishburn Park Elementary School is part of Roanoke City PBLC Schs School District.

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2   3/17/2016
I miss Mrs. Lackey. This school is not the same.
- Posted by Parent - Brwns

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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