PRESTON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Preston Park Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Roanoke City Public Schools school district, located in Roanoke, VA with about 531 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Preston Park Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Preston Park Elementary School is a public institution located in Roanoke, Virginia, and is part of the Roanoke City Public Schools district. Situated on Preston Avenue NW, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged children. As a part of a larger urban school division, it focuses on delivering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects, student development, and preparation for middle school transitions.
The school operates under the mission of the Roanoke City Public Schools, which prioritizes fostering an inclusive learning environment, supporting student achievement, and utilizing community resources to enhance the educational experience. Families and community members can access specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, faculty contact details, and district-wide initiatives through the official Roanoke City Public Schools website at [rcps.info](http://www.rcps.info).
For more information, contact Preston Park Elementary at (540) 853-2996 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2996
http://ww.rcps.info
PRESTON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Roanoke, VA with about 531 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Roanoke City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 531
- Teachers:
- 30.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 531 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 33.3%
- White
- 29.8%
- Black or African American
- 25.8%
- Asian
- 6.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 51.2%
- Male
- 48.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.