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Glen Cove Elementary School

5901 Cove Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019

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Top 30%

Tel: (540) 561-8135

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Glen Cove Elementary School serves 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Glen Cove Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 423 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Glen Cove Elementary School's student population of 423 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

423 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Glen Cove Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Glen Cove Elementary School is 0.58, 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

#366 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

65-69%

54%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Glen Cove 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

80-84%

69%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

18%

Black

14%

22%

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White

62%

46%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.58

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Glen Cove Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

23%

35%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Glen Cove 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 Glen Cove Elementary School's ranking?

Glen Cove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

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

65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).

How many students attend Glen Cove Elementary School?

423 students attend Glen Cove Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

62% of Glen Cove Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Glen Cove Elementary School?

Glen Cove Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Glen Cove Elementary School offer ?

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

What school district is Glen Cove Elementary School part of?

Glen Cove Elementary School is part of Roanoke County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 423 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education