D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Preston Park Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3142 Preston Avenue NW, Roanoke, VA 24012
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 4th 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

38
Repit Score
out of 100
513
Students
enrolled
14.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%4/1003.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 98% 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 −24 points worse 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 proficiency61% (−16 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency77% (−4 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
White67%87%reading -16 pts, math -2 pts16th percentile (list)
Black65%85%reading +3 pts, math +14 pts71st percentile (list)
Hispanic52%67%reading -10 pts, math -7 pts19th percentile (list)
Low-income57%77%reading -6 pts, math +3 pts37th 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 3142 Preston Avenue NW
City Roanoke
ZIP Code 24012
District 5103300
NCES School ID 510330002217
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 24012

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $50,857
Per Capita Income $29,429
Poverty Rate 11.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.2%
High School or Higher 85.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $160,100
Median Rent $955
Owner-Occupied 56.8%
Renter-Occupied 43.2%
View full data for ZIP 24012 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Preston Park Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 57.1%
Black 17.7%
White 13.5%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More Races 5.1%
Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 513
Teachers (FTE) 34.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Preston Park Elementary?
Preston Park Elementary has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Preston Park Elementary?
Preston Park Elementary has 513 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1.
What grades does Preston Park Elementary serve?
Preston Park Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Preston Park Elementary receive per student?
Preston Park Elementary receives $17,733 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Preston Park Elementary in 24012 ▼
Avg Home Value
$235,104
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,472
1-Year Change
+4.9%
% Renters
43.2%

Other Schools in 24012

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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