Preston Park Elementary

Summary:

Preston Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Roanoke, Virginia, serving 505 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Roanoke City Public Schools district, which is ranked 119 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Preston Park Elementary faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a much higher percentage of Hispanic students (55.64%) and a lower percentage of White students (15.25%) than surrounding schools. Academically, Preston Park consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Virginia elementary schools, with performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests significantly lower than the Roanoke City Public Schools district and the state of Virginia averages. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 99.22% to 102.38%, and a higher student-teacher ratio (15.7-18.4) compared to nearby schools.

The data suggests concerning trends at Preston Park Elementary. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, and there are significant achievement gaps between different racial and ethnic groups. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's African American students ranked 248 out of 579 Virginia elementary schools, while its Hispanic students ranked 508 out of 564 schools. When compared to nearby schools like Westside Elementary, Hurt Park Elementary, and Monterey Elementary, Preston Park consistently underperforms on academic measures, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3142 Preston Avenue NW
       Roanoke, VA  24012


(540) 853-2996

District: Roanoke City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1028th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,941 Help


Students who attend Preston Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Breckinridge Middle
High:    William Fleming High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  505

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.6%
African American:
17.4%
White:
15.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  102.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Preston Park Elementary ranks worse than 92.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 12th 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 9.73. (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 Preston Park Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Roanoke City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Preston Park Elementary is $8,941. 13 elementary schools in the Roanoke City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Preston Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Preston Park Elementary 1028th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Preston 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 Preston Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Preston Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 4.34 1056th 1062 0.6%
2006 42.06 738th 1071 31.1%
2007 55.41 516th 1083 52.4%
2008 60.34 435th 1081 59.8%
2009 28.01 940th 1082 13.1%
2010 51.47 614th 1113 44.8%
2011 50.74 626th 1117 44.0%
2012 65.32 352nd 1117 68.5%
2013 52.34 570th 1120 49.1%
2014 61.16 429th 1110 61.4%
2015 52.34 607th 1100 44.8%
2016 52.14 593rd 1096 45.9%
2017 45.45 682nd 1099 37.9%
2018 34.58 832nd 1097 24.2%
2019 28.99 893rd 1105 19.2%
2021 22.61 873rd 1103 20.9%
2022 13.11 999th 1109 9.9%
2023 13.08 997th 1114 10.5%
2024 9.73 1028th 1114 7.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Preston Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.58 272nd 300 9.3%
2024 19.85 273rd 306 10.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Preston Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 22.60 875th 1036 15.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Preston Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.31 1011th 1100 8.1%
2024 12.29 998th 1098 9.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Preston Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.16 958th 1093 12.4%
2024 7.92 1053rd 1101 4.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Preston Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.60 248th 579 57.2%
2024 19.55 524th 588 10.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Preston Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.30 508th 564 9.9%
2024 13.96 528th 580 9.0%
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Rank History for White students at Preston Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.50 936th 984 4.9%
2024 15.66 899th 979 8.2%
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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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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Preston Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 169 169
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 173 173
1993 96 65 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1994 98 53 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1995 97 60 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1996 97 60 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1997 84 69 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1998 71 84 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1999 77 80 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2000 91 88 9 0 1 n/a n/a -4 185
2001 82 98 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2002 78 92 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2003 78 92 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2004 83 101 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2005 61 78 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2006 66 82 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 165
2007 58 79 8 19 0 n/a n/a 0 164
2008 74 94 7 18 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2009 76 86 8 25 1 n/a n/a 0 196
2010 179 133 12 41 1 n/a n/a 0 366
2011 144 120 14 41 1 0 17 0 337
2012 148 137 17 69 0 0 23 0 394
2013 152 110 21 80 0 0 29 0 392
2014 160 113 32 117 1 0 21 0 444
2015 151 84 36 152 0 0 24 0 447
2016 166 91 42 158 0 0 18 0 475
2017 171 111 40 166 0 1 15 0 504
2018 158 137 33 177 0 2 24 0 531
2019 132 117 35 193 0 3 18 0 498
2020 117 94 31 224 1 5 26 0 498
2021 105 107 28 265 1 5 23 0 534
2022 93 97 21 271 1 5 24 0 512
2023 77 88 27 281 1 6 25 0 505

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 Preston Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 169 12.6 13.4 n/a
1992 173 12.8 13.5 n/a
1993 164 12.8 12.8 n/a
1994 157 9.5 n/a 47.1
1995 163 n/a 0.0 47.9
1996 163 n/a 0.0 47.9
1997 166 n/a 0.0 55.4
1998 168 n/a 0.0 58.9
1999 167 13.5 12.4 64.7
2000 185 n/a 0.0 69.8
2001 196 15.1 13.0 76.5
2002 184 18.0 10.2 75
2003 184 18.0 10.2 75
2004 197 17.0 11.6 78.7
2005 150 16.0 9.4 74
2006 165 15.0 11.0 71.5
2007 164 19.0 8.6 68.9
2008 193 10.0 19.3 65.8
2009 196 11.5 17.0 82.7
2010 366 25.0 14.6 67.8
2011 337 25.3 13.3 69.4
2012 394 26.3 14.9 74.6
2013 392 26.6 14.7 76.8
2014 444 28.3 15.6 75.5
2015 447 26.0 17.1 80.8
2016 475 28.0 16.9 99.4
2017 504 28.8 17.4 99.4
2018 531 30.5 17.4 99.4
2019 498 29.5 16.8 99.4
2020 498 30.0 16.6 99.4
2021 534 28.8 18.4 n/a
2022 512 30.1 16.9 99.2
2023 505 32.0 15.7 102.4

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 Preston Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 169 12.6 13.4 n/a
1992 173 12.8 13.5 n/a
1993 164 12.8 12.8 n/a
1994 157 9.5 n/a 47.1
1995 163 n/a 0.0 47.9
1996 163 n/a 0.0 47.9
1997 166 n/a 0.0 55.4
1998 168 n/a 0.0 58.9
1999 167 13.5 12.4 64.7
2000 185 n/a 0.0 69.8
2001 196 15.1 13.0 76.5
2002 184 18.0 10.2 75
2003 184 18.0 10.2 75
2004 197 17.0 11.6 78.7
2005 150 16.0 9.4 74
2006 165 15.0 11.0 71.5
2007 164 19.0 8.6 68.9
2008 193 10.0 19.3 65.8
2009 196 11.5 17.0 82.7
2010 366 25.0 14.6 67.8
2011 337 25.3 13.3 69.4
2012 394 26.3 14.9 74.6
2013 392 26.6 14.7 76.8
2014 444 28.3 15.6 75.5
2015 447 26.0 17.1 80.8
2016 475 28.0 16.9 99.4
2017 504 28.8 17.4 99.4
2018 531 30.5 17.4 99.4
2019 498 29.5 16.8 99.4
2020 498 30.0 16.6 99.4
2021 534 28.8 18.4 n/a
2022 512 30.1 16.9 99.2
2023 505 32.0 15.7 102.4

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 Preston Park Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $763 (7.8%) $9,033 (92.2%) $9,797
2020 $756 (8.5%) $8,182 (91.5%) $8,938
2021 $834 (9.3%) $8,107 (90.7%) $8,941

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Preston Park Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 893rd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 997th of 1114 Elementary schools
 8.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Preston Park Elementary)7828.8
 49.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Roanoke City Public Schools)7846.7
 31.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Preston Park Elementary)6231.7
 30.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Roanoke City Public Schools)6340.7
 22.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Preston Park Elementary)8851.2
 36.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Roanoke City Public Schools)8254.9
 27.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Preston Park Elementary)6141
 20%
   4th Grade English Reading (Roanoke City Public Schools)6852.2
 15.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Preston Park Elementary)7464.1
 9.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Roanoke City Public Schools)8051.3
 28.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Preston Park Elementary)6850
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Roanoke City Public Schools)7245.2
 26.8%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Preston Park Elementary)6456
 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 Students498505
 1.4%
African American11788
 24.8%
American Indian01
Asian3527
 22.9%
Hispanic193281
 45.6%
Pacific Islander36
 100%
White13277
 41.7%
Two or More Races1825
 38.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.4%102.4%
 3%


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Students at Preston Park Elementary are 56% Hispanic, 17% African American, 15% White, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

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

Middle : Breckinridge Middle
High : William Fleming High

In the 2022-23 school year, 505 students attended Preston Park Elementary.

Preston Park Elementary ranks in the bottom 7.7% of Virginia elementary schools.


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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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