Garden City Elementary School

3718 Garden City Blvd Se
Roanoke, VA 24014
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garden City 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 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Garden City Elementary School's student population of 312 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

Garden City 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 Garden City Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1439 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
50-54%
68%
(20-21)
55-59%
69%
(20-21)
50-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
24%
22%
White
54%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garden City Elementary School's ranking?
Garden City Elementary School is ranked #1439 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Garden City Elementary School?
312 students attend Garden City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Garden City Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garden City Elementary School?
Garden City Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garden City Elementary School offer ?
Garden City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Garden City Elementary School part of?
Garden City Elementary School is part of Roanoke City School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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