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Back Creek Elementary School vs. Cave Spring Elementary School

Should you attend Back Creek Elementary School or Cave Spring Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Back Creek Elementary School
7130 Bent Mountain Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Cave Spring Elementary School
5404 Springlawn Ave
Roanoke, VA 24018
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Back Creek Elementary School ranks 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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Cave Spring Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Back Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 502 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cave Spring Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
274 students
502 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Back Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cave Spring Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Back Creek Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cave Spring Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Back Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cave Spring Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Back Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Roanoke County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cave Spring Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Roanoke County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#182 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
#171 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Back Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cave Spring Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 10% in VA)
89%
(Top 10% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Back Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Roanoke County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cave Spring Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Roanoke County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
82%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Back Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Roanoke County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cave Spring Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Roanoke County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
50-59%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Back Creek Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cave Spring Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
7
25
Kindergarten Students
34
74
Grade 1 Students
45
77
Grade 2 Students
49
85
Grade 3 Students
43
91
Grade 4 Students
44
73
Grade 5 Students
52
77

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Back Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Roanoke County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cave Spring Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Roanoke County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Back Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Roanoke County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cave Spring Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Roanoke County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Back Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Roanoke County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cave Spring Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Roanoke County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
93%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Back Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Roanoke County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cave Spring Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Roanoke County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Back Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Roanoke County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cave Spring Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Roanoke County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.13
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Back Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Roanoke County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cave Spring Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Roanoke County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Back Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Roanoke County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cave Spring Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Roanoke County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Back Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Roanoke County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cave Spring Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Roanoke County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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