Grandin Court Elementary School

2815 Spessard Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Grandin Court Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 5% in VA
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Grandin Court Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Grandin Court Elementary School's student population of 360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

Grandin Court Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grandin Court Elementary School is 0.44, 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)
#65 out of 1792 schools
(Top 5%)
(20-21)
85-89%
54%
(20-21)
85-89%
69%
(20-21)
70-79%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
15%
22%
White
73%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
5%
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 Grandin Court Elementary School's ranking?
Grandin Court Elementary School is ranked #65 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Grandin Court Elementary School often compared to?
Grandin Court Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Virginia Heights Elementary School, Crystal Spring Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Grandin Court Elementary School?
360 students attend Grandin Court Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Grandin Court Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grandin Court Elementary School?
Grandin Court Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grandin Court Elementary School offer ?
Grandin Court Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grandin Court Elementary School part of?
Grandin Court Elementary School is part of Roanoke City School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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