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#816 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 44% in state
Garden City Elementary
Elementary School · Roanoke City Public Schools · Roanoke, VA
A Roanoke City Public Schools elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3718 Garden City Blvd SE, Roanoke, VA 24014
- Math 57% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garden City Elementary score 61% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 61% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Garden City Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,717/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Roanoke), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,089
Median home value
$260,300
Median rent
$949/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24014; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Crystal Spring ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Clearbrook ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 306 | Compare → |
| Morningside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 224 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Roanoke City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #6 of 24
- District spending per student
- $18,406NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Garden City Elementary is listed in Roanoke City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garden City Elementary
Garden City Elementary is a public elementary school in Roanoke, VA, part of Roanoke City Public Schools, serving approximately 312 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #816 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garden City Elementary
What grades does Garden City Elementary serve?
Garden City Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Garden City Elementary?
Garden City Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garden City Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Garden City Elementary is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garden City Elementary rank in VA?
Garden City Elementary ranks #816 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Garden City Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Garden City Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Garden City Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garden City Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Garden City Elementary a charter school?
No, Garden City Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garden City Elementary a Title I school?
No, Garden City Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garden City Elementary?
97.1% of students at Garden City Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Roanoke city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (540) 853-2971
- Area population (ZIP 24014)
- 15,443
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 47.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 24014; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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