Fishburn Park Elementary vs Wasena Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fishburn Park Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
279 students
Wasena Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
247 students
| Measure | Fishburn Park Elementary Roanoke, Virginia | Wasena Elementary Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #723 of 1,142 | #845 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #12570 of 50,301 | #14945 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 279 | 247 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 247 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 87% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fishburn Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 64.8).
- •Wasena Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Fishburn Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Wasena Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100% vs 101.8%).
- •Fishburn Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.7).
- •Fishburn Park Elementary is the larger school with 279 students compared with 247.
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 Fishburn Park Elementary better than Wasena Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fishburn Park Elementary ranks higher (68.2 vs 64.8 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 Fishburn Park Elementary and Wasena Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fishburn Park Elementary: 279. Wasena Elementary: 247. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fishburn Park Elementary and Wasena Elementary rank in Virginia?
Fishburn Park Elementary is 723rd of 1,142 and Wasena Elementary is 845th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).