Green Valley Elementary School

3838 Overdale Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Green Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 63% (Top 50%)
  • : 75% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Green Valley Elementary School's student population of 493 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

School Rankings

Green Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Green Valley Elementary School is 0.53, 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)
#616 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(20-21)
63%
54%
(20-21)
75%
69%
(20-21)
60-64%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
8%
Hispanic
13%
19%
Black
7%
22%
White
67%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Green Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Green Valley Elementary School is ranked #616 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Green Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Green Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cave Spring Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Green Valley Elementary School?
493 students attend Green Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Green Valley Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Green Valley Elementary School?
Green Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Green Valley Elementary School offer ?
Green Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Green Valley Elementary School part of?
Green Valley Elementary School is part of Roanoke County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 63% (Top 50%)
  • : 75% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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