Penn Forest Elementary School
Penn Forest Elementary School serves 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Penn Forest Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Penn Forest Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Penn Forest Elementary School's student population of 467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 467 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Penn Forest Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Penn Forest Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #215 out of 1791 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 88% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 8% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 16% |
| Black | 4% | 22% |
| White | 82% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Roanoke County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Penn Forest Elementary School is Cave Spring High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Cave Spring Middle School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cave Spring Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Roanoke Cave Spring High School Math: 92% | Reading: 97%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 1,023 student10
1.0 miles
3712 Chaparral Dr
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7550 1 9-12 1,023 - Roanoke Cave Spring Elementary School Math: 91% | Reading: 86%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 488 students10
1.3 miles
5404 Springlawn Ave
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7558 1.3 PK-5 488 - Roanoke Cave Spring Middle School Math: 75% | Reading: 90%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 764 students10
1.6 miles
4880 Brambleton Ave
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7560 1.6 6-8 764 - Roanoke Hidden Valley High School Math: 93% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 882 students10
1.7 miles
5000 Titan Trail
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 776-7320 1.7 9-12 882 - Roanoke Green Valley Elementary School Math: 93% | Reading: 89%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 517 students10
2.1 miles
3838 Overdale Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7556 2.1 PK-5 517
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