Back Creek Elementary vs Penn Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Back Creek Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students
Penn Forest Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
| Measure | Back Creek Elementary Roanoke, Virginia | Penn Forest Elementary Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #125 of 1,142 | #182 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #1139 of 50,301 | #1721 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 274 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.3% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 92% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Back Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.5 vs 86.8).
- •Penn Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Back Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 28.7%).
- •Back Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.1).
- •Penn Forest Elementary is the larger school with 408 students compared with 274.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Back Creek Elementary better than Penn Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Back Creek Elementary ranks higher (88.5 vs 86.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Back Creek Elementary and Penn Forest Elementary?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Back Creek Elementary: 274. Penn Forest Elementary: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Back Creek Elementary and Penn Forest Elementary rank in Virginia?
Back Creek Elementary is 125th of 1,142 and Penn Forest Elementary is 182nd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).