Wasena Elementary School
Tel:
(540)853-2914
- Wasena Elementary School serves 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80-84% (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 75-79% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 50%.
School Overview
- Wasena Elementary School's student population of 244 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 244 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Wasena Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wasena Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1123 out of 1,796 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 8% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 15% |
| Black | 27% | 23% |
| White | 56% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Roanoke City Pblc Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Wasena Elementary School is Patrick Henry High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is James Madison Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is James Madison Middle School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Roanoke James Madison Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 609 students
0.6 miles
1160 Overland Rd Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540)853-2351 0.6 6-8 609 - Roanoke Virginia Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 324 students
0.7 miles
1210 Amherst Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540)853-2937 0.7 PK-5 324 - Roanoke Patrick Henry High School Grades: 9-12 | 1965 students
0.9 miles
2102 Grandin Rd Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540)853-2255 0.9 9-12 1965 - Roanoke Roanoke Valley Governor's School
0.9 miles
2104 Grandin Rd Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540)853-2116 0.9 n/a n/a - Roanoke Fishburn Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 330 students
1.0 miles
3057 Colonial Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540)853-2931 1.0 PK-5 330
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