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Back Creek Elementary School

7130 BENT MOUNTAIN RD ROANOKE VA 24018

About Back Creek Elementary School

Back Creek Elementary School, a part of Roanoke County Public Schools, is a nurturing yet academically strong environment for young learners. This elementary school continues to view the engagement of lessons in the areas of English, math, and science for its students, with accountability of students documented through the Virginia Department of Education’s annual reports. Families can always tap into an active PTA as well as parent-friendly resources, like the websites provided by the school, to enhance the school and community relationship. With policies that promote regular attendance and awareness of academic expectations, Back Creek sets the stage for student success in their schooling careers. Back Creek, a school committed to inclusion and growth, continues to receive high praise as one of the best elementary schools in Virginia.

Back Creek Elementary School Contact Information

Address

7130 BENT MOUNTAIN RD ROANOKE VA 24018

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Phone

(540) 772-7565

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 46%
Reading 46%
State average proficiency is 46% in Math and 46% in Reading.
20
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
274
Total Students
$60124
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 196 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Back Creek Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 91.8%
Asian 1.7%
Hispanic 2.4%
Black 1%
Two+ Races 3.7%
Native Am. 0%
White
91.8%
Asian
1.7%
Hispanic
2.4%
Black
1%
Two+ Races
3.7%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 274
46.3%
127 Female
53.7%
147 Male

Student Population

274 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

266 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Back Creek plans October 2025 events, including its annual Fun Run on October 2 and Trunk-or-Treat on October 11.

FAQ

Q1: Is there after-school care available at Back Creek Elementary?

A1: Yes, Back Creek Elementary has an After School for Kids (ASK) program for students in grades K-5, providing enriching activities.


Q2: What extra-curricular activities does Back Creek Elementary offer?

A2: Yes, Back Creek Elementary School provides extra-curricular options for students.


Q3: How does Back Creek Elementary support students with special needs?

A3: Back Creek Elementary is dedicated to ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all learners, including students with special needs. To find out what specific programs and supports are available, please reach out to Back Creek Elementary directly.


Q4: Will I be able to get involved as a parent at Back Creek Elementary?

A4: Yes, Back Creek Elementary promotes an engaged parent body through a variety of activities and volunteer opportunities. Please contact the school for more information about how you can be involved.


Q5: What safety processes are in place at Back Creek Elementary?

A5: Back Creek Elementary School takes student safety into consideration and has building access control points, as well as frequently held safety drills. If you have specific questions about safety at Back Creek Elementary, reach out to the school directly.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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