Penn Forest Elementary School serves 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Penn Forest Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (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 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Penn Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Penn Forest Elementary School's student population of 436 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Penn Forest Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Penn Forest Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#88 out of 1792 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
5%
18%
Black
5%
22%
White
74%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penn Forest Elementary School's ranking?
Penn Forest Elementary School is ranked #88 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Penn Forest Elementary School?
436 students attend Penn Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Penn Forest Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penn Forest Elementary School?
Penn Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Penn Forest Elementary School offer ?
Penn Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Penn Forest Elementary School part of?
Penn Forest Elementary School is part of Roanoke Co PBLC Schs School District.
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