Enrollment
157
Elementary
DISTRICT 255 · STATE 283
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LEWIS COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 540063000475
Roanoke Elementary School
1176 Oil Creek Rd, Roanoke, WV 26447 · (304) 452-8887 · Lewis County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL157 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.7:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 16 | 10% |
| Kindergarten | 21 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 17 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 22 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 31 | 20% |
| Grade 4 | 22 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 28 | 18% |
This year's kindergarten class (21) is 25% smaller than its 5th grade class (28).
Student demographics
4%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 23% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Lewis County Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
24.5%
WV avg 39.7%
Math
34.5%
WV avg 27.8%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), West Virginia's statewide test, about 25 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 35 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all West Virginia schools, those numbers are about 40 and 28.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Roanoke Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 34.5% | #142 of 350 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 24.5% | #302 of 348 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 157 | #331 of 417 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
157
-6 (-4%) vs 2020
+60% since 1990-91, when it was 98
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
was 14.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 157 | 11.2 | 14.1:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 178 | 13.8 | 12.9:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 156 | 13 | 12.1:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 163 | 11 | 14.8:1 | 69% (112) |
| 2017-18 | 156 | 12.5 | 12.5:1 | 76% (119) |
| 2015-16 | 136 | 12 | 11.3:1 | 65% (88) |
| 2010-11 | 168 | 13 | 12.9:1 | 77% (130) |
| 2000-01 | 152 | 15 | 10.1:1 | 89% (135) |
| 1990-91 | 98 | 9 | 10.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Roanoke Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 1% (156 to 157); teachers down 11% (12.5 to 11.2).
About Roanoke Elementary School
Roanoke Elementary School is a low-enrollment elementary school for students in Roanoke, West Virginia. The latest federal count shows 157 students in pre-K through 5. Against the 283-student average for elementary schools in West Virginia, enrollment here is 45% lower.
The district for Roanoke Elementary School is Lewis County Schools, with 6 schools and 2,226 students.
Most students at Roanoke Elementary School are White: 98% of enrollment. That is higher than the 90% White share among all Lewis County residents. Roanoke Elementary School has a diversity index of 4%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Teacher staffing is 11.2 full-time equivalents, or about 14.1 students per teacher. The 12.9:1 average for elementary schools in West Virginia is lower than this school's figure.
Within Lewis County, median household income is about $56,477, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 19% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 12%. Federal data list 6 public schools in Lewis County, with a combined enrollment of about 2,226.
The nearest public school is Lewis County High School, at about 7.0 miles. Roanoke Elementary School has 4 other public schools within ten miles.
Locale data from NCES put Roanoke Elementary School in rural territory some distance from an urban area (Rural: Distant).
The 2024-25 enrollment of 157 was 4% lower than in 2020-21, when it was 163.
Parents and students can post about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs at Roanoke Elementary School. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Lewis County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
16,740
Census ACS
Median income
$56,477
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
2,226 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lewis County Schools
- Lewis County High SchoolHigh · 703 students
- Robert L. Bland Middle SchoolMiddle · 503 students
- Peterson-Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 476 students
- Jane Lew Elementary SchoolElementary · 271 students
- Leading Creek ElementaryElementary · 116 students
Other Roanoke Elementary schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Roanoke Elementary. Roanoke Elementary School is the 3rd largest of the 3.
- Roanoke Elementary SchoolROANOKE, TX · 705 students
- Roanoke Elementary SchoolRoanoke, IN · 402 students
Nearby schools
- Lewis County High School7.0 mi · 703
- Robert L. Bland Middle School8.5 mi · 503
- Peterson-Central Elementary School8.7 mi · 476
- Burnsville Elementary School9.0 mi · 88
- Rock Cave Elementary11.0 mi · 112
- French Creek Elementary12.0 mi · 205
Frequently asked questions
About Roanoke Elementary SchoolHow large is Roanoke Elementary School?
Roanoke Elementary School enrolls approximately 157 students in grades PK-05.
Is Roanoke Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Roanoke Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many students per teacher at Roanoke Elementary School?
Approximately 14.1:1 students per teacher at Roanoke Elementary School.
How diverse is Roanoke Elementary School?
Roanoke Elementary School reports a student body of 98% White, 1% Hispanic.
Is Roanoke Elementary School public or private?
Roanoke Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Lewis County Schools.
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