Serving 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fallon Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fallon Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fallon Park Elementary School's student population of 566 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fallon Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fallon Park Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1584 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
25%
18%
Black
31%
22%
White
34%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fallon Park Elementary School's ranking?
Fallon Park Elementary School is ranked #1584 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Fallon Park Elementary School often compared to?
Fallon Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Fallon Park Elementary School?
566 students attend Fallon Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Fallon Park Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fallon Park Elementary School?
Fallon Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fallon Park Elementary School offer ?
Fallon Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fallon Park Elementary School part of?
Fallon Park Elementary School is part of Roanoke City PBLC Schs School District.
In what neighborhood is Fallon Park Elementary School located?
Fallon Park Elementary School is located in the Belmont Fallon neighborhood of Roanoke, VA.
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