Lincoln Terrace Elementary vs Preston Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Terrace Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students
Preston Park Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students
| Measure | Lincoln Terrace Elementary Roanoke, Virginia | Preston Park Elementary Roanoke, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1011 of 1,142 | #994 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #20338 of 50,301 | #19382 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 287 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.4% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Preston Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 56.9).
- •Preston Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Preston Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Preston Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 102.4%).
- •Lincoln Terrace Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.5).
- •Preston Park Elementary is the larger school with 535 students compared with 287.
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 Lincoln Terrace Elementary better than Preston Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Preston Park Elementary ranks higher (58.3 vs 56.9 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 Lincoln Terrace Elementary and Preston Park Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Terrace Elementary: 287. Preston Park Elementary: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Terrace Elementary and Preston Park Elementary rank in Virginia?
Lincoln Terrace Elementary is 1011th of 1,142 and Preston Park Elementary is 994th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).