Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hurt Park 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hurt Park Elementary serves the west part of Roanoke, VA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families within the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hurt Park Elementary School's student population of 321 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
321 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Motto
Hurt Park students will be prepared for life in a diverse and rapidly changing world.
School Rankings
Hurt Park 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 Hurt Park Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#1711 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
63%
21%
White
9%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hurt Park Elementary School's ranking?
Hurt Park Elementary School is ranked #1711 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Hurt Park Elementary School often compared to?
Hurt Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Virginia Heights Elementary School, Fishburn Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Hurt Park Elementary School?
321 students attend Hurt Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Hurt Park Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hurt Park Elementary School?
Hurt Park Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hurt Park Elementary School offer ?
Hurt Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hurt Park Elementary School part of?
Hurt Park Elementary School is part of Roanoke City School District.
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