Penn Forest Elementary School

Penn Forest Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

6328 Merriman Rd, Roanoke, VA

Cave Spring Neighborhood

Roanoke County Public Schools

406 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Karen Pendleton

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
83%

Reading Proficiency
88%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

88%

Math Proficiency

83%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

3.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

443:1

Student Diversity

Male

53.3%

Female

46.8%

White

72.8%

Asian or Pacific Islander

9.5%

Hispanic

6.3%

Black

5.8%

Two or more races

5.5%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

9/28/2022

Wonderful school all around! The staff and PTA are extremely involved in making sure that the students have a great experience. The office staff is friendly and helpful. The teachers I have experienced have all been amazing with the kids.

5.0 parent

5/16/2019

Expectations far exceed other schools in the area of Roanoke County. Most kids are far more advanced than others I know outside of Penn Forest.

5.0 parent

9/18/2013

This school is truly an exceptional school. The administrative staff goes above and beyond to make both parent's and students feel comfortable. Both my children attend here and throughout 5 years I have been nothing but pleased. The teachers are wonderful and make an effort to get to know everyone.....

5.0 parent

4/18/2013

An excellent school! It doesn't get any better than this! The principal, teachers, and staff are phenomenal. They are caring, concerned and dedicated people. I'm a parent whose 3rd child is currently in this school. I have been a part of this school community for 8 years now and I have never had a c...

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Penn Forest Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Roanoke, VA and is served by the Roanoke County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 406 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 83% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 88% are proficient in reading. Penn Forest Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $389,224. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cave Spring High School, Hidden Valley High School, North Cross School, and more. Learn more about what Roanoke has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Penn Forest Elementary School.

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