- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roanoke, VA
Glen Cove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Glen Cove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510333001455
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glen Cove Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Virginia schools.
- #19 of 27
- schools in Roanoke · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Glen Cove Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Cove Elementary ranks #19 of 27 schools in Roanoke, VA.
School address
District: Roanoke County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510333001455 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Glen Cove Elementary grew from 407 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 510333001455 · Roanoke, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 15.7:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: William Byrd High (1,134 students)
Glen Cove Elementary grew from 407 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Glen Cove Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Byrd H
William Byrd High
1,134 students
- Cave Spring Hi
Cave Spring High
1,046 students
- Northside High
Northside High
919 students
- Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley High
832 students
- William Byrd M
William Byrd Middle
802 students
- This school 425
Glen Cove Elementary
425 students
What this shows Glen Cove Elementary reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glen Cove Elementary compares
Glen Cove Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 34% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Virginia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,365
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.9%
African American 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 4.5%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Glen Cove Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roanoke County Public Schools reports $13,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glen Cove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Byrd High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cave Spring High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Byrd Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glen Cove Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Roanoke
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Round Hill Elementary
Standard public school
720 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Westside Elementary
Standard public school
624 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Fallon Park Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Preston Park Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Burlington Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Cave Spring Elementary
Standard public school
489 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~425 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Glen Cove Elementary
How many students attend Glen Cove Elementary?
Glen Cove Elementary has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roanoke, VA. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Cove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Cove Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glen Cove Elementary?
38.1% of students at Glen Cove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glen Cove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Glen Cove Elementary is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in Roanoke, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen Cove Elementary?
Glen Cove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glen Cove Elementary rank among schools in Roanoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Cove Elementary ranks #19 of 27 schools in Roanoke, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Roanoke on the city page.
What other schools are in Roanoke County Public Schools?
Besides Glen Cove Elementary, Roanoke County Public Schools also operates William Byrd High (1,134 students), Cave Spring High (1,046 students), and Northside High (919 students). See the Roanoke County Public Schools district page for the complete list.