Hurt Park Elementary School

1525 Salem Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24016
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hurt Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hurt Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Hurt Park Elementary School's student population of 321 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
321 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Hurt Park students will be prepared for life in a diverse and rapidly changing world.

School Rankings

Hurt Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hurt Park Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1711 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
35-39%
68%
(20-21)
35-39%
69%
(20-21)
11-19%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
63%
21%
White
9%
44%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hurt Park Elementary School's ranking?
Hurt Park Elementary School is ranked #1711 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Hurt Park Elementary School often compared to?
Hurt Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Virginia Heights Elementary School, Fishburn Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Hurt Park Elementary School?
321 students attend Hurt Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Hurt Park Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hurt Park Elementary School?
Hurt Park Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hurt Park Elementary School offer ?
Hurt Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hurt Park Elementary School part of?
Hurt Park Elementary School is part of Roanoke City School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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