Serving 902 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Beulah Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower 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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 902 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Beulah Elementary serves the eastern part of Richmond, VA, covering an area of approximately 5 square miles. Most students live within a 1.5-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest edge about 2.3 miles away, typically resulting in a 5-10 minute drive to the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beulah Elementary School's student population of 902 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
902 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Beulah Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beulah Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1644 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
42%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
41%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
12%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beulah Elementary School's ranking?
Beulah Elementary School is ranked #1644 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Beulah Elementary School often compared to?
Beulah Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bensley Elementary School, Hopkins Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Beulah Elementary School?
902 students attend Beulah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Beulah Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beulah Elementary School?
Beulah Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beulah Elementary School offer ?
Beulah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Beulah Elementary School part of?
Beulah Elementary School is part of Chesterfield County School District.
School Reviews
3 10/10/2025
Beulah is a great school my favorite grade is 5th grade the teachers are nice also everything there is full with FUN ALL HANDS ON DECK BEULAH WHALES!!!
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