Preston Park Elementary

3142 Preston Avenue NW
Roanoke, VA 24012

ww.rcps.info

535 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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).

535

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Preston Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	321
Black	77
Asian	24
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
321 (60.0%)
Black
77 (14.4%)
White
75 (14.0%)
Two or More
32 (6.0%)
Asian
24 (4.5%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Roanoke City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)853-2996
Website:	http://ww.rcps.info
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	526
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 84