Serving 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Pleasant Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MT. PLEASANT ELEM serves the eastern part of Roanoke, VA, covering an area of approximately 15.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Pleasant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mount Pleasant Elementary School's student population of 246 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
246 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing every student, in every school, and in every classroom to be Opportunity Ready.
School Rankings
Mount Pleasant Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Pleasant 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#752 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
2%
21%
White
73%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Pleasant Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School is ranked #752 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Mount Pleasant Elementary School?
246 students attend Mount Pleasant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mount Pleasant Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Pleasant Elementary School?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Pleasant Elementary School offer ?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Mount Pleasant Elementary School part of?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School is part of Roanoke County School District.
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