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Penn Forest Elementary

6328 Merriman Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018, United States

+1 (540) 772-7590

http://pennforest.rcps.us/

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Penn Forest Elementary Overview

About This School

Penn Forest Elementary is a public elementary in Roanoke, Virginia, serving 408 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 27 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $61,471. Support services include one counselor for every 408 students. Students at the school are 55% male and 45% female. The student body is 67% White, 9% Asian, 9% Two or More Races, 8% Black, and 6% Hispanic.

408

Total Students

PK-5

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

27 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Roanoke County

Students per Counselor

408:1

Penn Forest Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.4:1

State Avg: 13.3:1

408

Students per Counselor

Penn Forest Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$61,471

City Avg: $68,020

State Avg: $66,502

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor408:1

Penn Forest Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

54.9%

Male

45.1%

Female

Total Enrollment: 408 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White67.4%

Hispanic6.37%

Asian8.82%

Black7.84%

Two or More Races9.07%

Native American0.49%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Penn Forest Elementary

Q: What is Penn Forest Elementary?

A: Penn Forest Elementary is a elementary public located in Roanoke.

Q: How many students attend Penn Forest Elementary?

A: Penn Forest Elementary has approximately 408 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at Penn Forest Elementary is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Penn Forest Elementary

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About Penn Forest Elementary - Roanoke, VA

Quick Facts about Penn Forest Elementary
School Name	Penn Forest Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	6328 Merriman Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018, Roanoke, VA
County	Roanoke County
Phone	+1 (540) 772-7590
Total Students	408
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	27
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Penn Forest Elementary

What is Penn Forest Elementary?

Penn Forest Elementary is a elementary public located in Roanoke.

How many students attend Penn Forest Elementary?

Penn Forest Elementary has approximately 408 students enrolled.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Penn Forest Elementary is 14:1.

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