- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roanoke, VA
Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510330001428
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Virginia schools.
- #19 of 27
- schools in Roanoke · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 464
- students enrolled
Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary ranks #19 of 27 schools in Roanoke, VA.
School address
District: Roanoke City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510330001428 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 44.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 510330001428 · Roanoke, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 11.6:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Patrick Henry High (2,030 students)
Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 44.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science 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 464
Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary
464 students
What this shows Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary compares
Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 17% in Virginia - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 60.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
White 11.6%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science 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 Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Henry High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Fleming High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Breckinridge Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Round Hill Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science 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
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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary
How many students attend Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary?
Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary has 464 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roanoke, VA. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary is African American at 60.3% of enrollment, in Roanoke, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary?
Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science 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 Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science Elementary rank among schools in Roanoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science 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 City Public Schools?
Besides Roanoke Academy for Mathematics & Science 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.