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Preston Park Elementary School

3142 Preston Avenue Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012

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Preston Park Elementary School serves 534 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Preston Park Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 534 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Preston Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Preston Park Elementary School's student population of 534 students has grown by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

534 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Preston Park Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Preston Park Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (VA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1527 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

33%

54%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

51%

69%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

50%

18%

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Black

20%

22%

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White

20%

46%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.67

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Preston Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

94%

35%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Roanoke City Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Preston Park Elementary School's ranking?

Preston Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).

How many students attend Preston Park Elementary School?

534 students attend Preston Park Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

50% of Preston Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Preston Park Elementary School?

Preston Park Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Preston Park Elementary School offer ?

Preston Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Preston Park Elementary School part of?

Preston Park Elementary School is part of Roanoke City Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 534 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education