Fishburn Park Elementary

Fishburn Park Elementary serves 280 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Roanoke, Virginia. With 27 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an excellent student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school has earned a solid 7.3 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks #257 out of 1,856 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the impressive 86th percentile among Virginia schools.

This strong performance reflects the school's commitment to providing quality education to its diverse student body. Fishburn Park Elementary is situated on Colonial Avenue in a well-established neighborhood where nearly half of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding community has a median household income of $67,295 and a relatively low poverty rate of 10.8%, creating a supportive environment for student learning.

Median home values of $238,300 indicate a stable residential area where families are invested in their community. The school operates within Roanoke city, benefiting from the resources and opportunities that come with a small city setting while maintaining the close-knit feel that helps elementary students thrive academically and socially.