- VIRGINIA HEIGHTS ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than FISHBURN PARK ELEM (285:1 vs. 223:1).
- VIRGINIA HEIGHTS ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than FISHBURN PARK ELEM (49 vs. 38).
- FISHBURN PARK ELEM reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than VIRGINIA HEIGHTS ELEM (10 vs. 3).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
VIRGINIA HEIGHTS ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than FISHBURN PARK ELEM (49 vs. 38).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
VIRGINIA HEIGHTS ELEM reported a higher gifted & talented than FISHBURN PARK ELEM (11 vs. 8).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
FISHBURN PARK ELEM reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than VIRGINIA HEIGHTS ELEM (10 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
VIRGINIA HEIGHTS ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than FISHBURN PARK ELEM (285:1 vs. 223:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
VIRGINIA HEIGHTS ELEM
$18,405.68
FISHBURN PARK ELEM
$18,405.68
Local revenue share
VIRGINIA HEIGHTS ELEM
33.5%
FISHBURN PARK ELEM
33.5%
State revenue share
VIRGINIA HEIGHTS ELEM
44.5%
FISHBURN PARK ELEM
44.5%
Federal revenue share
VIRGINIA HEIGHTS ELEM
22%
FISHBURN PARK ELEM
22%
District chronic absenteeism rate
VIRGINIA HEIGHTS ELEM
26.6%
FISHBURN PARK ELEM
26.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Roanoke city
$52,671
Roanoke city
$52,671
Poverty rate
Roanoke city
19.7%
Roanoke city
19.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Roanoke city
28.9%
Roanoke city
28.9%
Unemployment rate
Roanoke city
3.2%
Roanoke city
3.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.