Is Wasena Elementary a good school?

Wasena Elementary ranks 692 nd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Wasena Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 252 students attended Wasena Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Wasena Elementary?

Students at Wasena Elementary are 50% White, 25% African American, 12% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Wasena Elementary attend?

Students who attend Wasena Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : James Madison Middle High : Patrick Henry High

Wasena Elementary

Summary:

Wasena Elementary is a public elementary school in Roanoke, Virginia, serving 233 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Roanoke City Public Schools district, which is ranked 119 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wasena Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 51.07% White, 24.46% African American, 11.59% Hispanic, and 6.01% Asian. This diversity is higher than nearby schools, which tend to have a larger percentage of White students. Academically, Wasena's performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is generally higher than the district average but lower than the state average. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Wasena's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 66.67%, compared to the district's 52.06% and the state's 70.11%. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 321 out of 1099 Virginia elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 736 out of 1114 in 2022-2023.

Wasena Elementary faces several challenges, including a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This is significantly higher than the nearby Crystal Spring Elementary and Grandin Court Elementary, which have free/reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 42.66% to 108.93%. Additionally, while Wasena's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 12.5 to 15.2, the school's academic performance lags behind its higher-performing neighbors, such as Grandin Court Elementary, which had a 3rd-grade math proficiency rate of 81.16% in the 2023-2024 school year.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1125 Sherwood Ave SW
Roanoke, VA 24015

(540) 853-2914

District: Roanoke City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
692^nd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,474

Students who attend Wasena Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	James Madison Middle
High:	Patrick Henry High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 252

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.4%

African American:

25.4%

Hispanic:

12.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 101.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wasena Elementary ranks worse than 62.1% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 4^th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Roanoke City Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.08. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Wasena Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.4%), African American (25.4%), Hispanic (12.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 101.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wasena Elementary is 14.4. 14 elementary schools in the Roanoke City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Wasena Elementary employs 17.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wasena Elementary is $10,474, which is the 8^th highest among 17 elementary schools in the Roanoke City Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wasena Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wasena Elementary 692^nd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Wasena Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Roanoke City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Roanoke City Public Schools 119^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wasena Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Wasena Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	37.38	778^th	1062	26.7%
2006	42.34	733^rd	1071	31.6%
2007	38.95	768^th	1083	29.1%
2008	37.95	783^rd	1081	27.6%
2009	45.83	689^th	1082	36.3%
2010	18.03	1050^th	1113	5.7%
2011	32.50	911^th	1117	18.4%
2012	61.42	418^th	1117	62.6%
2013	72.64	259^th	1120	76.9%
2014	67.78	325^th	1110	70.7%
2015	59.68	476^th	1100	56.7%
2016	62.99	412^th	1096	62.4%
2017	69.12	321^st	1099	70.8%
2018	62.40	442^nd	1097	59.7%
2019	60.36	492^nd	1105	55.5%
2021	57.34	505^th	1103	54.2%
2022	44.24	676^th	1109	39.0%
2023	38.80	736^th	1114	33.9%
2024	43.08	692^nd	1114	37.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wasena Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	41.37	655^th	1036	36.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Wasena Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.90	650^th	1100	40.9%
2024	45.97	651^st	1098	40.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Wasena Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.38	755^th	1093	30.9%
2024	43.24	688^th	1101	37.5%

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Rank History for White students at Wasena Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.99	465^th	984	52.7%
2024	53.94	508^th	979	48.1%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wasena Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	228	40	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	274
1996	228	40	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	274
1997	221	41	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	267
1998	233	54	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	295
1999	235	58	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
2000	231	65	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	-4	297
2001	224	68	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	299
2002	196	69	1	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	275
2003	196	69	1	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	275
2004	207	55	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	270
2005	231	53	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	290
2006	204	57	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	270
2007	208	50	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	269
2008	197	46	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	255
2009	185	42	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	235
2010	168	84	5	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	263
2011	153	64	4	11	0	1	7	0	240
2012	149	53	4	9	0	1	11	0	227
2013	158	66	31	15	0	1	11	0	282
2014	153	60	29	10	0	1	9	0	262
2015	143	59	27	17	0	1	9	0	256
2016	135	64	19	15	0	1	11	0	245
2017	136	65	19	12	0	2	10	0	244
2018	119	59	10	23	0	1	12	0	224
2019	116	51	10	18	0	1	23	0	219
2020	118	59	10	20	0	1	30	0	238
2021	116	50	11	24	0	0	22	0	223
2022	120	43	7	28	0	0	17	0	215
2023	119	57	14	27	0	0	16	0	233
2024	127	64	8	31	0	0	22	0	252

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wasena Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	274	n/a	0.0	34.3
1996	274	n/a	0.0	34.3
1997	267	n/a	0.0	30.3
1998	295	n/a	0.0	31.2
1999	296	18.8	15.7	40.2
2000	297	n/a	0.0	37.2
2001	299	20.2	14.8	37.1
2002	275	23.0	12.0	40
2003	275	23.0	12.0	40
2004	270	21.0	12.9	38.5
2005	290	20.0	14.5	36.9
2006	270	17.0	15.9	40.4
2007	269	22.0	12.2	35.7
2008	255	19.0	13.4	37.6
2009	235	18.0	13.1	36.6
2010	263	16.2	16.1	53.2
2011	240	15.5	15.4	55.4
2012	227	14.8	15.3	52
2013	282	19.0	14.8	66.3
2014	262	19.0	13.7	64.5
2015	256	18.0	14.2	63.7
2016	245	17.0	14.4	62.4
2017	244	16.7	14.5	55.3
2018	224	14.0	16.0	58.9
2019	219	14.0	15.6	98.6
2020	238	13.6	17.4	97.5
2021	223	14.6	15.2	n/a
2022	215	14.5	14.8	98.6
2023	233	18.5	12.5	100.9
2024	252	17.3	14.4	101.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wasena Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	274	n/a	0.0	34.3
1996	274	n/a	0.0	34.3
1997	267	n/a	0.0	30.3
1998	295	n/a	0.0	31.2
1999	296	18.8	15.7	40.2
2000	297	n/a	0.0	37.2
2001	299	20.2	14.8	37.1
2002	275	23.0	12.0	40
2003	275	23.0	12.0	40
2004	270	21.0	12.9	38.5
2005	290	20.0	14.5	36.9
2006	270	17.0	15.9	40.4
2007	269	22.0	12.2	35.7
2008	255	19.0	13.4	37.6
2009	235	18.0	13.1	36.6
2010	263	16.2	16.1	53.2
2011	240	15.5	15.4	55.4
2012	227	14.8	15.3	52
2013	282	19.0	14.8	66.3
2014	262	19.0	13.7	64.5
2015	256	18.0	14.2	63.7
2016	245	17.0	14.4	62.4
2017	244	16.7	14.5	55.3
2018	224	14.0	16.0	58.9
2019	219	14.0	15.6	98.6
2020	238	13.6	17.4	97.5
2021	223	14.6	15.2	n/a
2022	215	14.5	14.8	98.6
2023	233	18.5	12.5	100.9
2024	252	17.3	14.4	101.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wasena Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$996 (8.7%)	$10,466 (91.3%)	$11,462
2020	$912 (10.2%)	$8,057 (89.8%)	$8,970
2021	$1,074 (10.3%)	$9,400 (89.7%)	$10,474

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wasena Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 492^nd of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 736^th of 1114 Elementary schools	21.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wasena Elementary)	82	65.8	16.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Roanoke City Public Schools)	78	46.7	31.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Wasena Elementary)	75	51.4	23.7%
3rd Grade English Reading (Roanoke City Public Schools)	63	40.7	22.4%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wasena Elementary)	88	57.1	30.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Roanoke City Public Schools)	82	54.9	27.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Wasena Elementary)	64	62.9	1.1%
4th Grade English Reading (Roanoke City Public Schools)	68	52.2	15.8%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wasena Elementary)	92	83.3	8.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Roanoke City Public Schools)	80	51.3	28.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Wasena Elementary)	92	66.7	25.3%
5th Grade Science (Roanoke City Public Schools)	72	45.2	26.8%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Wasena Elementary)	81	61.1	19.9%
5th Grade English Reading (Roanoke City Public Schools)	72	50.2	21.8%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	219	233	6.4%
African American	51	57	11.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	10	14	40%
Hispanic	18	27	50%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	116	119	2.6%
Two or More Races	23	16	30.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.6%	100.9%	2.2%

Schools Near Wasena Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wasena Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1125 Sherwood Ave SW	Roanoke	24015	Roanoke city	Roanoke City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 853-2914	252	17	14.4	101.6%	127 (50.4%)	64 (25.4%)	31 (12.3%)	8 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.7%)	43.1	692^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	37.9%		38.8	736^th of 1114 public elementary schools	33.9%	44	66.7	60.0	71.4	68.6	72.9	65.7	50.0	67.7	$10,474	$1,074	$9,400
Virginia Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1210 Amherst Ave SW	Roanoke	24015	Roanoke city	Roanoke City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 853-2937	259	24	10.9	103.1%	131 (50.6%)	47 (18.1%)	49 (18.9%)	12 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.7%)	31	825^th of 1114 public elementary schools	25.9%		37.1	756^th of 1114 public elementary schools	32.1%	69	64.1	63.8	72.7	57.6	51.3	57.5	63.3	59.0	$11,239	$1,037	$10,202
Fishburn Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3057 Colonial Ave SW	Roanoke	24015	Roanoke city	Roanoke City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 853-2931	280	27	10.2	104.3%	125 (44.6%)	80 (28.6%)	30 (10.7%)	15 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (10.7%)	28.5	860^th of 1114 public elementary schools	22.8%		32.3	820^th of 1114 public elementary schools	26.4%	40	54.1	58.7	69.4	61.1	40.5	67.4	61.1	57.8	$11,951	$1,756	$10,195
Highland Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1212 5th St SW	Roanoke	24016	Roanoke city	Roanoke City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 853-2963	384	31	12.2	99.0%	172 (44.8%)	116 (30.2%)	38 (9.9%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (13.3%)	55.1	554^th of 1114 public elementary schools	50.3%		62.7	437^th of 1114 public elementary schools	60.8%	117	71.1	71.4	75.8	75.8	53.9	74.0	83.9	61.0	$9,302	$1,138	$8,164
Hurt Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1525 Salem Ave SW	Roanoke	24016	Roanoke city	Roanoke City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 853-2986	334	30	11.1	101.5%	40 (12.0%)	212 (63.5%)	39 (11.7%)	11 (3.3%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.4%)	6	1070^th of 1114 public elementary schools	3.9%		2.9	1097^th of 1114 public elementary schools	1.5%	27	53.7	37.3	30.8	30.8	57.5	37.3	37.3	18.8	$10,816	$1,633	$9,183
Crystal Spring Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2620 Carolina Ave SW	Roanoke	24014	Roanoke city	Roanoke City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 853-2976	305	22	13.7	99.7%	245 (80.3%)	16 (5.2%)	21 (6.9%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.6%)	80.5	213^th of 1114 public elementary schools	80.9%		81.8	177^th of 1114 public elementary schools	84.1%	36	83.6	95.7	82.4	70.6	85.5	83.0	82.4	87.2	$9,994	$875	$9,119
Grandin Court Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2815 Spessard Ave SW	Roanoke	24015	Roanoke city	Roanoke City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 853-2867	360	25	14.3	100.0%	265 (73.6%)	53 (14.7%)	17 (4.7%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.8%)	77	257^th of 1114 public elementary schools	76.9%		83.8	137^th of 1114 public elementary schools	87.7%	120	81.2	97.8	81.5	73.4	81.4	91.3	71.9	95.7	$9,201	$1,459	$7,742
Green Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3838 Overdale Rd	Roanoke	24018	Roanoke County	Roanoke County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 772-7556	493	34	14.7	46.0%	328 (66.5%)	34 (6.9%)	63 (12.8%)	32 (6.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.1%)	66.4	406^th of 1114 public elementary schools	63.6%		61.8	453^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	59.3%	47	68.6	82.9	74.4	72.1	80.0	80.0	72.6	85.1	$6,577	$204	$6,373
Roanoke Academy For Mathematics & Science Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1616 Nineteenth Street NW	Roanoke	24017	Roanoke city	Roanoke City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 853-2751	390	45	8.7	110.5%	47 (12.1%)	232 (59.5%)	66 (16.9%)	9 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	34 (8.7%)	25.3	895^th of 1114 public elementary schools	19.7%		17.6	958^th of 1114 public elementary schools	14.0%	63	55.4	47.4	66.7	68.6	45.5	55.3	51.0	63.2	$13,506	$1,973	$11,533
Fairview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	648 Westwood Blvd NW	Roanoke	24017	Roanoke city	Roanoke City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 853-2978	474	39	12.0	103.0%	68 (14.3%)	268 (56.5%)	58 (12.2%)	52 (11.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.5%)	17.1	966^th of 1114 public elementary schools	13.3%		18.1	953^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	14.5%	13	35.4	60.2	56.7	49.4	37.7	56.8	57.7	53.9	$8,637	$1,236	$7,401

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