Glenvar Elementary

Summary:

Glenvar Elementary is a public elementary school in Salem, Virginia, serving 347 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Roanoke County Public Schools district, which is ranked 12th out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 5-star rating.

Glenvar Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics and reading, where its students outperform state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 84.21% of 3rd graders, 75.81% of 4th graders, and 76.67% of 5th graders were proficient or better in SOL/Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 70.11%, 71.16%, and 67.98%, respectively. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.6 to 15.8 over the past three years, and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (41.21%) compared to some nearby schools like Mason's Cove Elementary (68.08%) and East Salem Elementary (72.86%).

While Glenvar Elementary's performance is impressive, it is not the highest-performing school in the immediate area. Back Creek Elementary, also part of the Roanoke County Public Schools district, consistently ranks in the top 10% of Virginia elementary schools and has higher test scores than Glenvar Elementary. Additionally, the racial makeup of Glenvar Elementary, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (85.88%) compared to the surrounding schools, may raise questions about equity and access to high-quality education for students of color in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4507 Malus Dr
       Salem, VA  24153


(540) 387-6540

District: Roanoke County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
325th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,471 Help


Students who attend Glenvar Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Glenvar Middle
High:    Glenvar High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  376

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.3%
Two or more races:
5.6%
African American:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Glenvar Elementary ranks better than 70.8% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 10th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Roanoke County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.86. (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 Racial makeup is: White (84.3%), two or more races (5.6%), African American (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Glenvar Elementary is 14.1. 11 elementary schools in the Roanoke County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Glenvar Elementary is $8,471. 10 elementary schools in the Roanoke County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Glenvar Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Glenvar Elementary 325th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Glenvar Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Roanoke County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Roanoke County Public Schools 12th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Glenvar Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Glenvar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 64.79 355th 1062 66.6%
2006 59.68 442nd 1071 58.7%
2007 55.25 518th 1083 52.2%
2008 46.22 687th 1081 36.4%
2009 51.09 586th 1082 45.8%
2010 64.20 375th 1113 66.3%
2011 59.17 466th 1117 58.3%
2012 61.37 420th 1117 62.4%
2013 72.62 262nd 1120 76.6%
2014 69.57 306th 1110 72.4%
2015 63.06 419th 1100 61.9%
2016 50.27 614th 1096 44.0%
2017 60.15 459th 1099 58.2%
2018 56.14 543rd 1097 50.5%
2019 60.98 480th 1105 56.6%
2021 53.39 550th 1103 50.1%
2022 65.36 404th 1109 63.6%
2023 65.46 407th 1114 63.5%
2024 71.86 325th 1114 70.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Glenvar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 70.02 260th 1036 74.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Glenvar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.47 496th 1100 54.9%
2024 66.40 389th 1098 64.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Glenvar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.17 195th 324 39.8%
2024 49.06 226th 355 36.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Glenvar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.89 304th 1093 72.2%
2024 71.26 308th 1101 72.0%
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Rank History for White students at Glenvar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.29 543rd 984 44.8%
2024 57.50 455th 979 53.5%
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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 Glenvar 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 454 454
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 464 464
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 476 476
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 488 488
1993 480 13 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1994 468 13 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1995 466 16 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1996 466 16 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1997 388 10 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1998 392 13 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 407
1999 386 9 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 399
2000 373 8 1 2 1 n/a n/a -4 381
2001 389 10 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 403
2002 365 13 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2003 365 13 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2004 352 15 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2005 349 10 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2006 357 9 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2007 339 5 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2008 368 7 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2009 359 6 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2010 351 9 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2011 340 9 8 10 0 0 10 0 377
2012 343 10 9 8 0 0 8 0 378
2013 332 12 6 9 0 1 10 0 370
2014 332 14 7 10 0 1 8 0 372
2015 322 13 7 11 0 1 7 0 361
2016 352 19 7 15 0 1 7 0 401
2017 341 17 9 17 0 1 5 0 390
2018 328 16 11 15 1 1 5 0 377
2019 323 15 10 12 1 0 6 0 367
2020 307 13 10 13 0 0 10 0 353
2021 296 13 10 12 0 0 8 0 339
2022 301 12 5 11 0 0 12 0 341
2023 298 14 7 13 0 0 15 0 347
2024 317 17 4 16 1 0 21 0 376

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 Glenvar Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 454 28.1 16.1 n/a
1990 464 27.8 16.6 n/a
1991 476 28.8 16.5 n/a
1992 488 29.3 16.6 n/a
1993 496 30.7 16.2 n/a
1994 485 24.8 n/a 12.6
1995 484 n/a 0.0 13.2
1996 484 n/a 0.0 13.2
1997 399 n/a 0.0 13.8
1998 407 n/a 0.0 13.8
1999 399 29.0 13.8 18.5
2000 381 n/a 0.0 20.3
2001 403 29.8 13.5 24.3
2002 382 39.0 9.8 23.3
2003 382 39.0 9.8 23.3
2004 371 30.8 12.0 23.5
2005 365 28.0 13.0 26.6
2006 369 33.0 11.2 29.8
2007 347 29.9 11.6 23.9
2008 380 22.1 17.2 22.9
2009 373 22.6 16.5 24.9
2010 369 21.9 16.8 30.4
2011 377 21.1 17.8 32.6
2012 378 23.7 15.9 30.4
2013 370 23.0 16.0 33
2014 372 25.2 14.7 33.3
2015 361 24.0 15.0 35.2
2016 401 24.0 16.7 37.9
2017 390 24.5 15.9 32.3
2018 377 24.5 15.3 33.2
2019 367 23.6 15.5 28.1
2020 353 23.2 15.1 31.4
2021 339 21.5 15.7 n/a
2022 341 21.5 15.8 32.6
2023 347 25.5 13.6 41.2
2024 376 26.5 14.1 43.6

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 Glenvar Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 454 28.1 16.1 n/a
1990 464 27.8 16.6 n/a
1991 476 28.8 16.5 n/a
1992 488 29.3 16.6 n/a
1993 496 30.7 16.2 n/a
1994 485 24.8 n/a 12.6
1995 484 n/a 0.0 13.2
1996 484 n/a 0.0 13.2
1997 399 n/a 0.0 13.8
1998 407 n/a 0.0 13.8
1999 399 29.0 13.8 18.5
2000 381 n/a 0.0 20.3
2001 403 29.8 13.5 24.3
2002 382 39.0 9.8 23.3
2003 382 39.0 9.8 23.3
2004 371 30.8 12.0 23.5
2005 365 28.0 13.0 26.6
2006 369 33.0 11.2 29.8
2007 347 29.9 11.6 23.9
2008 380 22.1 17.2 22.9
2009 373 22.6 16.5 24.9
2010 369 21.9 16.8 30.4
2011 377 21.1 17.8 32.6
2012 378 23.7 15.9 30.4
2013 370 23.0 16.0 33
2014 372 25.2 14.7 33.3
2015 361 24.0 15.0 35.2
2016 401 24.0 16.7 37.9
2017 390 24.5 15.9 32.3
2018 377 24.5 15.3 33.2
2019 367 23.6 15.5 28.1
2020 353 23.2 15.1 31.4
2021 339 21.5 15.7 n/a
2022 341 21.5 15.8 32.6
2023 347 25.5 13.6 41.2
2024 376 26.5 14.1 43.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Glenvar Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $143 (1.9%) $7,303 (98.1%) $7,446
2020 $87 (1.0%) $8,398 (99.0%) $8,485
2021 $122 (1.4%) $8,349 (98.6%) $8,471

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Glenvar Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 480th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 407th of 1114 Elementary schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Glenvar Elementary)7779.3
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Roanoke County Public Schools)8881
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Glenvar Elementary)6868.4
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Roanoke County Public Schools)8077.5
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Glenvar Elementary)8971
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Roanoke County Public Schools)8980.8
 8.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Glenvar Elementary)7588.7
 13.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Roanoke County Public Schools)8084.9
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Glenvar Elementary)8979.5
 9.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Roanoke County Public Schools)8880.3
 7.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Glenvar Elementary)8969.2
 19.8%
   5th Grade Science (Roanoke County Public Schools)8777
 10.1%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Glenvar Elementary)8874.4
 13.6%
   5th Grade English Reading (Roanoke County Public Schools)8378.9
 4.1%
   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 Students367347
 5.4%
African American1514
 6.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian107
 30%
Hispanic1213
 8.3%
Pacific Islander00
White323298
 7.7%
Two or More Races615
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.1%41.2%
 13.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Glenvar Elementary

Students at Glenvar Elementary are 84% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Glenvar Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Glenvar Middle
High : Glenvar High

In the 2023-24 school year, 376 students attended Glenvar Elementary.

Glenvar Elementary ranks 325th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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