Serving 331 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 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Grandin Court Elementary serves the southwest part of Roanoke, VA, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 2.6 miles.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grandin Court Elementary School's student population of 331 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
331 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Grandin Court Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grandin Court Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#51 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85-89%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
14%
21%
White
69%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grandin Court Elementary School's ranking?
Grandin Court Elementary School is ranked #51 out of 1,773 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?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
331 students attend Grandin Court Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Grandin Court Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grandin Court Elementary School?
Grandin Court Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than 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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