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Green Valley Elementary School

3838 Overdale Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
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Top 50%
Tel: (540) 772-7556
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Green Valley Elementary School serves 555 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Green Valley Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (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 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 555 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in VA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 63% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Green Valley Elementary School's student population of 555 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2016
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
555 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Green Valley Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Green Valley Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#616 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
54%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
8%
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Hispanic
10%
18%
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Black
9%
22%
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White
67%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.53
0.70
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Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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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 schools are Green Valley Elementary School often compared to?

Green Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cave Spring Elementary School by visitors of our site.

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

63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).

How many students attend Green Valley Elementary School?

555 students attend Green Valley Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Green Valley Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Green Valley Elementary School?

Green Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Green Valley Elementary School offer ?

Green Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Green Valley Elementary School part of?

Green Valley Elementary School is part of Roanoke County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 555 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 63% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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