Preston Park Primary serves 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
280 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
43%
22%
White
41%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Preston Park Primary?
280 students attend Preston Park Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Preston Park Primary students are Black, 41% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Preston Park Primary?
Preston Park Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Preston Park Primary offer ?
Preston Park Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Preston Park Primary part of?
Preston Park Primary is part of Roanoke City Public Schools School District.
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