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#1804 of 1,851 schools in VA
Preston Park Elementary
Elementary School · Roanoke City Public Schools · Roanoke, VA
A Roanoke City Public Schools elementary school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3142 Preston Avenue NW, Roanoke, VA 24012
- Math 42% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Preston Park Elementary score 38% 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 31 points since 2019, to 38% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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
101.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Preston Park 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 493 | Compare → |
| Round Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 704 | Compare → |
| Mountain View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Roanoke Valley Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 378 | 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
- #24 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
Preston Park Elementary is listed in Roanoke City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Preston Park Elementary
Preston Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Roanoke, VA, part of Roanoke City Public Schools, serving approximately 513 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,804 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Preston Park Elementary
What grades does Preston Park Elementary serve?
Preston Park Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Preston Park Elementary?
Preston Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preston Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Preston Park Elementary is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Preston Park Elementary rank in VA?
Preston Park Elementary ranks #1,804 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Preston Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Preston Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Preston Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Preston Park Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Preston Park Elementary a charter school?
No, Preston Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Preston Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, Preston Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Preston Park Elementary?
101.2% of students at Preston Park 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
- 513
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Roanoke city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (540) 853-2996
- 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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