- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roanoke, VA
Preston Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Preston Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510330002217
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Preston Park Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools.
- #21 of 27
- schools in Roanoke · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 535
- students enrolled
Preston Park Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Preston Park Elementary ranks #21 of 27 schools in Roanoke, VA.
School address
District: Roanoke City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510330002217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Preston Park Elementary held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 510330002217 · Roanoke, VA Other · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 16.7:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Patrick Henry High (2,030 students)
Preston Park Elementary held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Preston Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry High
2,030 students
- William Flemin
William Fleming High
1,957 students
- Breckinridge M 733
Breckinridge Middle
733 students
- Round Hill Ele 720
Round Hill Elementary
720 students
- Westside Eleme 624
Westside Elementary
624 students
- This school 535
Preston Park Elementary
535 students
What this shows Preston Park Elementary reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Preston Park Elementary compares
Preston Park Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 88% in Virginia - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,406
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.0%
African American 14.4%
White 14.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Preston Park Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roanoke City Public Schools reports $18,406 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Preston Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Henry High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Fleming High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Breckinridge Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Round Hill Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Preston Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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
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
Green Valley Elementary
Standard public school
483 students 14.2:1 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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Preston Park Elementary
How many students attend Preston Park Elementary?
Preston Park Elementary has 535 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roanoke, VA. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preston Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Preston Park Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Preston Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Preston Park Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment, in Roanoke, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Preston Park Elementary?
Preston Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Preston Park Elementary rank among schools in Roanoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Preston Park Elementary ranks #21 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 City Public Schools?
Besides Preston Park Elementary, Roanoke City Public Schools also operates Patrick Henry High (2,030 students), William Fleming High (1,957 students), and Breckinridge Middle (733 students). See the Roanoke City Public Schools district page for the complete list.