Belle Heth Elementary School

151 George Street
Radford, VA 24141
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 970 students in grades 3-6, Belle Heth Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 970 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 30% in VA
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 77% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Belle Heth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

Belle Heth Elementary School's student population of 970 students has grown by 101% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 109% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
970 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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School Rankings

Belle Heth Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belle Heth Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#385 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
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73%
54%
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77%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Belle Heth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
9%
18%
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Black
18%
22%
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White
61%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
7%
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0.59
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Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Belle Heth Elementary School's ranking?
Belle Heth Elementary School is ranked #385 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Belle Heth Elementary School?
970 students attend Belle Heth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Belle Heth Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belle Heth Elementary School?
Belle Heth Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belle Heth Elementary School offer ?
Belle Heth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Belle Heth Elementary School part of?
Belle Heth Elementary School is part of Radford City PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 970 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 77% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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