Roanoke City Public Schools
13,811 Students
26 Schools
District Overview
Located at 40 Douglass Avenue NW in Roanoke, Virginia, Roanoke City Public Schools serves as a central pillar of learning within a dynamic small-city environment in the Roanoke metropolitan area. Operating as a traditional, non-charter public school system, the district manages 26 active schools designed to provide a continuous, comprehensive educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Families, students, and educational researchers seeking to connect with the district administration can reach out directly by phone at (540) 853-2381 or access community resources via their official website at www.rcps.info.
Based on context from the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics dataset, the district serves a vibrant student body of 13,811 enrolled pupils across its elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. To support this student population, Roanoke City Public Schools maintains a substantial human infrastructure, employing a total staff of over 5,080 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This dedicated team includes approximately 2,271 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, over 520 instructional aides, and nearly 2,290 specialized support staff, reflecting a well-resourced commitment to fostering academic success, classroom support, and holistic student development.
Based on context from the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics dataset, the district serves a vibrant student body of 13,811 enrolled pupils across its elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. To support this student population, Roanoke City Public Schools maintains a substantial human infrastructure, employing a total staff of over 5,080 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This dedicated team includes approximately 2,271 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, over 520 instructional aides, and nearly 2,290 specialized support staff, reflecting a well-resourced commitment to fostering academic success, classroom support, and holistic student development.
26
Total Schools
13,811
Total Students
2,271.1
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 3,949 |
| Hispanic | 3,143 |
| Black | 5,318 |
| Asian | 454 |
| Two or More | 908 |
| American Indian | 27 |
| Pacific Islander | 12 |
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Black5,318 (38.5%)
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White3,949 (28.6%)
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Hispanic3,143 (22.8%)
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Two or More908 (6.6%)
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Asian454 (3.3%)
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American Indian27 (0.2%)
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Pacific Islander12 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 17 |
| Middle | 5 |
| High | 2 |
| Other | 3 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 26 |
| Students: | 13,811* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 2,271.1* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.1 |
Schools in Roanoke City Public Schools
Found 27 Schools
Middle School 6th - 8th
733 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
323 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
479 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
591 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
279 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Not applicable N - N
302 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
331 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
362 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
321 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
598 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
456 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
287 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
508 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
278 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Not applicable N - N
2,030 Students
High School 9th - 12th
535 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th