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Penn Forest Elementary School

6328 MERRIMAN RD ROANOKE VA 24018

About Penn Forest Elementary School

Located in Roanoke County, Virginia, Penn Forest Elementary School is known for strong student academic performance and a nurturing learning environment. Ben Forest serves students in Pre-K through fifth grade, and constantly meets above-average proficiency rates, with 2021 results that showed above-average proficiency in math at eighty-three percent (83%) and in reading at eighty-eight percent (88%). Ben Forest has a student-teacher ratio of fourteen to one (14:1), allowing students to receive focused attention to help them grow and learn, while also supporting their confidence. Penn Forest Elementary has won several awards, including the Virginia Board of Education Excellence Award, and is ranked as one of the best elementary schools in Virginia by US News. The parents are also active in the school through the active Parent Teacher Association and support of community efforts.

Penn Forest Elementary School Contact Information

Address

6328 MERRIMAN RD ROANOKE VA 24018

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Phone

(540) 772-7590

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 45%
Reading 45%
State average proficiency is 45% in Math and 45% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
406
Total Students
$60124
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 204 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Penn Forest 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: 7:45 AM - 2:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 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 72.8%
Asian 9.5%
Hispanic 6.3%
Black 5.8%
Two+ Races 5.5%
Native Am. 1%
White
72.8%
Asian
9.5%
Hispanic
6.3%
Black
5.8%
Two+ Races
5.5%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 406
46.8%
190 Female
53.3%
216 Male

Student Population

406 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

443 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Penn Forest launches 2025–26 programs, including SOARing Striders, Gifted Art, Fun Run, and a Community Forum, reflecting strong student engagement.

FAQ

Q1: Does Penn Forest Elementary have any after-school care programs?

A1: Yes, Penn Forest Elementary has an After School for Kids (ASK) program to enrich families with children in grades K-5.


Q2: What types of extracurricular activities does Penn Forest Elementary have?

A2: Yes, for the detailed information regarding extracurricular activities offered at Penn Forest Elementary. You can contact the school.


Q3: What help is available for students with special needs at Penn Forest Elementary?

A3: Penn Forest Elementary does provide support for all students, including special needs students. You would need to contact the school for the specific programs and supports.


Q4: Can parents be involved at Penn Forest Elementary?

A4: Yes, there are encouraged parent opportunities at Penn Forest Elementary. Parents would need to contact the school for information on activities and volunteer positions.


Q5: What safety procedures at Penn Forest Elementary?

A5: Penn Forest Elementary is committed to safety with secure entry points and drills. You would need to contact the school for more details.

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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