A
Very Good
89/100

Highland Park Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1212 5th St SW, Roanoke, VA 24016
Overall
A
89/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 73rd percentile in Virginia
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

89
Repit Score
out of 100
384
Students
enrolled
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%73/1000.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +46 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency77% (+0 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency87% (+6 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White92%98%reading +9 pts, math +9 pts93rd percentile (list)
Black62%72%reading +0 pts, math +1 pts42nd percentile (list)
Low-income67%82%reading +4 pts, math +8 pts66th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1212 5th St SW
City Roanoke
ZIP Code 24016
District 5103300
NCES School ID 510330002161
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 24016

Understanding the community around Highland Park Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $40,664
Per Capita Income $27,567
Poverty Rate 31.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%
High School or Higher 87.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $111,600
Median Rent $919
Owner-Occupied 20.4%
Renter-Occupied 79.6%
View full data for ZIP 24016 →

Thinking about moving into this school’s area? See what homes and rents actually cost in ZIP 24016 — values, rent, and how it compares to nearby ZIPs. Free, no signup. See 24016 housing costs →

Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Highland Park Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.1%
Female 52.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 44.8%
Black 30.2%
Two or More Races 13.3%
Hispanic/Latino 9.9%
Asian 1.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 384
Teachers (FTE) 31.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Highland Park Elementary?
Highland Park Elementary has a Repit School Score of 89 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Highland Park Elementary?
Highland Park Elementary has 384 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
What grades does Highland Park Elementary serve?
Highland Park Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Highland Park Elementary receive per student?
Highland Park Elementary receives $17,733 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Highland Park Elementary in 24016 ▼
Avg Home Value
$169,642
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,124
1-Year Change
+8.4%
% Renters
79.6%

Other Schools in 24016

View all schools and real estate data for 24016 →

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026