What grades does Penn Forest Elementary serve?

Penn Forest Elementary operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Roanoke area.

Where is Penn Forest Elementary located?

Penn Forest Elementary is a urban school in Roanoke, VA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Penn Forest Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Penn Forest Elementary is 14:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Roanoke, VA?

Schools in Roanoke include Penn Forest Elementary and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Roanoke area.

VAPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Penn Forest Elementary — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Roanoke, Virginia|Roanoke County Public Schools

Roanoke, VA 24018

School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

406

Student:Teacher

14:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Roanoke County Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

27.8%

Phone

(540)772-7590

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

88%

89th percentile in VA

Math Proficiency

83%

94th percentile in VA

Chronic Absenteeism

4.9%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

39 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.7:1

Near average in VA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

441

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

32.23

91% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.34

Social Workers

0.14

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,365

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,475

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,220

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 8%State 50%Local 43%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$289,094

+3.1% 1yr+39.7% 5yr

Roanoke, VA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

13.4%

Below 150% poverty line

2.6%

Unemployment rate

4.7%

Uninsured residents

6.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,374

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,212

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

722 (33%)

Other Health Impairment

619 (28%)

Autism

295 (13%)

Speech/Language Impairment

203 (9%)

Emotional Disturbance

154 (7%)

Intellectual Disability

102 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

408

Current enrollment

Stable(-9% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Penn Forest Elementary

Penn Forest Elementary has a total enrollment of 406 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Roanoke, VA.