Wasena Elementary

Wasena Elementary serves 252 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Roanoke, Virginia. With 17 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranking in the 75th percentile among Virginia elementary schools at #470 out of 1,856 schools statewide.

Students show strong proficiency in core subjects, with 75% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and reading, and an impressive 78% achieving proficiency in mathematics. Located on Sherwood Avenue in a well-established neighborhood, Wasena Elementary sits in an area where 45% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, reflecting a community that values education. The surrounding 24015 ZIP code has a median household income of $67,295 and a relatively low poverty rate of 10.8%, indicating a stable, middle-class environment that supports student learning.

As a regular public school in this small Virginia city, Wasena Elementary benefits from being part of a close-knit community where families can actively engage in their children's educational journey while enjoying the advantages of small-city living.