Oak Grove/bellemeade Elementary School
Tel:
(804)780-5008
- Oak Grove/bellemeade Elementary School serves 680 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 51% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 41% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 50%.
Top Placements
Oak Grove/bellemeade Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Oak Grove/bellemeade Elementary School's student population of 680 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 680 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Oak Grove/bellemeade Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Oak Grove/bellemeade Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1771 out of 1,796 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 15% |
| Black | 77% | 23% |
| White | 2% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richmond City Pblc Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Oak Grove/bellemeade Elementary School is George Wythe High School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Yvonne B. Miller High School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Blackwell Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Richmond Blackwell Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 679 students
0.7 miles
1600 Everett St
Richmond, VA 23224
(804)780-5078 0.7 PK-5 679 - Richmond Swansboro Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 262 students
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Richmond, VA 23224
(804)780-5030 1.4 PK-5 262 - Richmond Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 315 students
1.6 miles
3411 Semmes Avenue
Richmond, VA 23218
(804)888-7061 1.6 K-5 315 - Richmond E.s.h. Greene Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 640 students
2.1 miles
1745 Catalina Dr
Richmond, VA 23224
(804)780-5082 2.1 PK-5 640 - Richmond Summer Hill Preschool Center Grades: PK | 184 students
2.1 miles
2717 Alexander Avenue
Richmond, VA 23234
(804)780-4593 2.1 PK 184
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