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Back Creek Elementary School

7130 Bent Mountain Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Back Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20% in VA
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Back Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Back Creek Elementary School's student population of 294 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
294 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Back Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Back Creek Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#228 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Back Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
75-79%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Back Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
80-84%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Back Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
50-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Back Creek Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
2%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Back Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Back Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
92%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Back Creek Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Back Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Back Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Back Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Back Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Back Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Back Creek Elementary School is ranked #228 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Back Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Back Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cave Spring Elementary School, Bonsack Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Back Creek Elementary School?
294 students attend Back Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Back Creek Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Back Creek Elementary School?
Back Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Back Creek Elementary School offer ?
Back Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Back Creek Elementary School part of?
Back Creek Elementary School is part of Roanoke County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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