Hurt Park Elementary

Summary:

Hurt Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Roanoke, Virginia, serving 323 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 the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hurt Park Elementary stands out for several key factors. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (65.02%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 22.18% to 60.20%. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Virginia elementary schools, with low performance on state assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. Hurt Park Elementary also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 99.12% to 102.17% over the past three years, much higher than the surrounding schools. Despite these challenges, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and spends more per student than some of the nearby schools, such as Round Hill Elementary and Fairview Elementary.

The analysis of Hurt Park Elementary highlights the significant academic and socioeconomic challenges faced by the school and the broader Roanoke City Public Schools district. The stark racial imbalance and consistently low performance suggest that the school may be facing systemic issues that require a comprehensive, long-term approach to improvement. Additionally, the high poverty rates in the surrounding schools indicate that these challenges are not unique to Hurt Park Elementary, but rather reflective of broader systemic issues within the district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1525 Salem Ave SW
       Roanoke, VA  24016


(540) 853-2986

District: Roanoke City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1070th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,816 Help


Students who attend Hurt Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    James Madison Middle
High:    Patrick Henry High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  323

Racial breakdown:

African American:
65.0%
Two or more races:
9.9%
White:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  102.2% Help


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Compare Details Hurt Park Elementary ranks worse than 96.1% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 15th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Roanoke City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.96. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Hurt Park Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Roanoke City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hurt Park Elementary is $10,816, which is the 6th highest among 17 elementary schools in the Roanoke City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hurt Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hurt Park Elementary 1070th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Hurt Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Roanoke City Public Schools:

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


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Rank History for Hurt Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hurt Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 11.18 1025th 1062 3.5%
2006 1.26 1065th 1071 0.6%
2007 33.56 861st 1083 20.5%
2008 8.30 1064th 1081 1.6%
2009 16.12 1030th 1082 4.8%
2010 4.10 1106th 1113 0.6%
2011 9.76 1088th 1117 2.6%
2012 26.53 972nd 1117 13.0%
2013 25.05 937th 1120 16.3%
2014 17.52 1029th 1110 7.3%
2015 25.60 924th 1100 16.0%
2016 21.09 974th 1096 11.1%
2017 11.57 1034th 1099 5.9%
2018 29.75 876th 1097 20.1%
2019 26.01 919th 1105 16.8%
2021 10.16 1009th 1103 8.5%
2022 4.15 1082nd 1109 2.4%
2023 2.94 1097th 1114 1.5%
2024 5.96 1070th 1114 3.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hurt Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 14.03 958th 1036 7.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Hurt Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 1.92 1093rd 1100 0.6%
2024 4.57 1074th 1098 2.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Hurt Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.20 1043rd 1093 4.6%
2024 13.84 992nd 1101 9.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Hurt Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.41 554th 579 4.3%
2024 9.12 571st 588 2.9%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Hurt Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 382 382
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 324 324
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 264 264
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 270 270
1993 107 132 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1994 87 136 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1995 106 204 6 21 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1996 106 204 6 21 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1997 104 179 3 26 1 n/a n/a 0 313
1998 86 209 8 23 1 n/a n/a 0 327
1999 107 214 5 24 1 n/a n/a 0 351
2000 106 208 7 27 1 n/a n/a -4 345
2001 97 220 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2002 66 170 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2003 66 170 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2004 71 167 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2005 80 137 0 10 3 n/a n/a 0 230
2006 67 147 0 10 4 n/a n/a 0 228
2007 48 114 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 175
2008 48 109 1 11 2 n/a n/a 0 171
2009 47 170 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 228
2010 39 247 5 18 1 n/a n/a 0 310
2011 36 220 4 11 2 0 9 0 282
2012 23 223 8 19 3 0 6 0 282
2013 45 273 8 28 1 0 6 0 361
2014 53 277 7 30 1 0 11 0 379
2015 49 284 4 31 4 0 8 0 380
2016 57 294 7 25 4 0 12 0 399
2017 42 299 12 26 4 0 14 0 397
2018 46 271 7 15 6 0 20 0 365
2019 41 276 10 22 6 0 28 0 383
2020 33 265 10 24 5 0 38 0 375
2021 37 255 9 24 6 0 36 0 367
2022 31 230 8 29 3 0 39 0 340
2023 30 210 19 30 2 0 32 0 323

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 Hurt Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 382 24.4 15.6 n/a
1990 324 24.0 13.5 n/a
1991 264 22.3 11.8 n/a
1992 270 22.7 11.8 n/a
1993 243 21.3 11.4 n/a
1994 235 14.2 n/a 91.5
1995 337 n/a 0.0 93.2
1996 337 n/a 0.0 93.2
1997 313 n/a 0.0 94.9
1998 327 n/a 0.0 94.5
1999 351 27.1 13.0 94.9
2000 345 n/a 0.0 98
2001 330 30.3 10.9 96.7
2002 246 29.0 8.5 98.8
2003 246 29.0 8.5 98.8
2004 248 25.0 9.9 96.4
2005 230 24.0 9.6 98.7
2006 228 25.0 9.1 98.7
2007 175 28.2 6.2 97.7
2008 171 19.0 9.0 98.2
2009 228 22.0 10.4 98.7
2010 310 24.0 12.9 96.8
2011 282 23.0 12.2 94.3
2012 282 20.5 13.7 95.4
2013 361 24.0 15.0 99.2
2014 379 28.0 13.5 99.2
2015 380 27.0 14.0 95.5
2016 399 27.0 14.7 99.2
2017 397 28.7 13.7 98
2018 365 26.0 14.0 99.2
2019 383 25.8 14.8 99.2
2020 375 27.0 13.8 99.2
2021 367 25.0 14.6 n/a
2022 340 26.2 12.9 99.1
2023 323 30.2 10.6 102.2

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 Hurt Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 382 24.4 15.6 n/a
1990 324 24.0 13.5 n/a
1991 264 22.3 11.8 n/a
1992 270 22.7 11.8 n/a
1993 243 21.3 11.4 n/a
1994 235 14.2 n/a 91.5
1995 337 n/a 0.0 93.2
1996 337 n/a 0.0 93.2
1997 313 n/a 0.0 94.9
1998 327 n/a 0.0 94.5
1999 351 27.1 13.0 94.9
2000 345 n/a 0.0 98
2001 330 30.3 10.9 96.7
2002 246 29.0 8.5 98.8
2003 246 29.0 8.5 98.8
2004 248 25.0 9.9 96.4
2005 230 24.0 9.6 98.7
2006 228 25.0 9.1 98.7
2007 175 28.2 6.2 97.7
2008 171 19.0 9.0 98.2
2009 228 22.0 10.4 98.7
2010 310 24.0 12.9 96.8
2011 282 23.0 12.2 94.3
2012 282 20.5 13.7 95.4
2013 361 24.0 15.0 99.2
2014 379 28.0 13.5 99.2
2015 380 27.0 14.0 95.5
2016 399 27.0 14.7 99.2
2017 397 28.7 13.7 98
2018 365 26.0 14.0 99.2
2019 383 25.8 14.8 99.2
2020 375 27.0 13.8 99.2
2021 367 25.0 14.6 n/a
2022 340 26.2 12.9 99.1
2023 323 30.2 10.6 102.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hurt Park Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,439 (12.4%) $10,204 (87.6%) $11,643
2020 $1,348 (13.3%) $8,776 (86.7%) $10,124
2021 $1,633 (15.1%) $9,183 (84.9%) $10,816

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hurt Park Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 919th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1097th of 1114 Elementary schools
 15.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hurt Park Elementary)9239.1
 52.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Roanoke City Public Schools)7846.7
 31.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Hurt Park Elementary)4327.3
 15.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Roanoke City Public Schools)6340.7
 22.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hurt Park Elementary)6828.3
 39.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Roanoke City Public Schools)8254.9
 27.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Hurt Park Elementary)5529.4
 25.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Roanoke City Public Schools)6852.2
 15.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hurt Park Elementary)6943.6
 25.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Roanoke City Public Schools)8051.3
 28.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Hurt Park Elementary)7135.9
 35.1%
   5th Grade Science (Roanoke City Public Schools)7245.2
 26.8%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Hurt Park Elementary)5243.2
 8.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Roanoke City Public Schools)7250.2
 21.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students383323
 15.7%
African American276210
 23.9%
American Indian62
 66.7%
Asian1019
 90%
Hispanic2230
 36.4%
Pacific Islander00
White4130
 26.8%
Two or More Races2832
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.2%102.2%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hurt Park Elementary

Students at Hurt Park Elementary are 65% African American, 10% Two or more races, 9% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Asian.

Hurt Park Elementary ranks in the bottom 3.9% of Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 323 students attended Hurt Park Elementary.

Students who attend Hurt Park Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : James Madison Middle
High : Patrick Henry High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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