Below Average
#1549 of 1,851 schools in VA
Monterey Elementary
Elementary School · Roanoke City Public Schools · Roanoke, VA
A Roanoke City Public Schools elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4501 Oliver Rd NE, Roanoke, VA 24012
- Math 60% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monterey Elementary score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 55% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Monterey 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 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 16Somewhat 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
$51,002
Median home value
$177,000
Median rent
$1,002/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
54.6%
Poverty rate
20.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24012; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 513 | Compare → |
| Mountain View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Roanoke Valley Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Round Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 704 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Roanoke City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #15 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
Monterey Elementary is listed in Roanoke City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monterey Elementary
Monterey Elementary is a public elementary school in Roanoke, VA, part of Roanoke City Public Schools, serving approximately 493 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,549 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monterey Elementary
What grades does Monterey Elementary serve?
Monterey Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Monterey Elementary?
Monterey Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monterey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monterey Elementary is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monterey Elementary rank in VA?
Monterey Elementary ranks #1,549 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Monterey Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Monterey Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Monterey Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monterey Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Monterey Elementary a charter school?
No, Monterey Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monterey Elementary a Title I school?
No, Monterey Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monterey Elementary?
99.0% of students at Monterey 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 493
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Roanoke city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (540) 853-2933
- Area population (ZIP 24012)
- 28,734
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 24012; 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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