BELLWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Bellwood Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chesterfield County Public Schools school district, located in North Chesterfield, VA with about 545 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 42 teachers, Bellwood Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bellwood Elementary School, located in North Chesterfield, Virginia, serves a diverse community as part of the Chesterfield County Public Schools system. The school focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students from various backgrounds are encouraged to achieve academic success and personal growth. With a commitment to foundational education, the school emphasizes core subjects while integrating character development and social-emotional learning to prepare students for the next stages of their educational journeys.

Beyond the classroom, Bellwood Elementary aims to build strong partnerships with families and the surrounding neighborhood to enhance the overall student experience. The school staff often works to provide a variety of resources and extracurricular opportunities that cater to student interests and academic needs. By prioritizing a collaborative school culture, Bellwood strives to maintain a welcoming atmosphere that supports the diverse developmental milestones of its elementary-aged population.

For more information, contact Bellwood Elementary at (804) 743-3600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

9536 Dawnshire Rd
North Chesterfield, VA 23237-3455
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BELLWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in North Chesterfield, VA with about 545 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
545
Teachers:
42.13
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 545 students

Hispanic/Latino
41.3%
White
29.2%
Black or African American
22.6%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian
2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
51.6%
Male
48.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.