At a glance
Reported students
287
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
471.5
Lincoln Terrace Elementary: 287 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
10.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 255
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.85
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.5:1
What the reported data says about Lincoln Terrace Elementary
Lincoln Terrace Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Roanoke. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Roanoke City Public Schools. NCES reports 287 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.5:1, below the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (50.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.2%). English learners represent 11% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lincoln Terrace Elementary
- 1How do the reported 10.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.23 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11%
- Students with disabilities
- 18%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.97
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.1%
- Hispanic27.2%
- Black50.2%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Roanoke City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fishburn Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
279 reported students
Morningside Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
278 reported students
Garden City Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
302 reported students
Hurt Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
321 reported students
Crystal Spring Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
323 reported students
Wasena Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
247 reported students
