Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oak Grove/bellemeade 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Grove/bellemeade Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Oak Grove/bellemeade Elementary School's student population of 523 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
523 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Oak Grove/bellemeade Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Grove/bellemeade Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#1770 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
34%
19%
Black
62%
22%
White
3%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Grove/bellemeade Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Grove/bellemeade Elementary School is ranked #1770 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Oak Grove/bellemeade Elementary School?
523 students attend Oak Grove/bellemeade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Oak Grove/bellemeade Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Grove/bellemeade Elementary School?
Oak Grove/bellemeade Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oak Grove/bellemeade Elementary School offer ?
Oak Grove/bellemeade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oak Grove/bellemeade Elementary School part of?
Oak Grove/bellemeade Elementary School is part of Richmond City School District.
In what neighborhood is Oak Grove/bellemeade Elementary School located?
Oak Grove/bellemeade Elementary School is located in the Oak Grove neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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