Belfast Elementary School

646 Belfast School Rd.
Rosedale, VA 24280
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 142 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Belfast Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 36:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : Top 10% in VA
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Belfast Elementary School's student population of 142 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
142 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

Belfast Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belfast Elementary School is 0.02, 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)
#140 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
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80-89%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Belfast Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80-89%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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7%
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Hispanic
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18%
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Black
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22%
White
99%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
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Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Belfast Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Belfast Elementary School's ranking?
Belfast Elementary School is ranked #140 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Belfast Elementary School?
142 students attend Belfast Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Belfast Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belfast Elementary School?
Belfast Elementary School has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belfast Elementary School offer ?
Belfast Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Belfast Elementary School part of?
Belfast Elementary School is part of Russell Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 36:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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