BELLE HETH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Belle Heth Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Radford City Public Schools school district, located in Radford, VA with about 475 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 6th Grade. 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 32 teachers, Belle Heth Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Belle Heth Elementary School, located at 151 George Street in Radford, Virginia, serves as a primary educational hub for the local Radford City Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers, typically focusing on foundational development in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and social studies. By emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to higher grade levels.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Belle Heth Elementary is known for its role in the tight-knit Radford community. The school places a high value on parent and community involvement, often hosting events and programs that encourage collaboration between families and educators. With a commitment to inclusivity and student-centered instruction, Belle Heth strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build strong relationships with their peers and teachers.

For more information, contact Belle Heth Elementary at (540) 731-3653 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

151 George Street
Radford, VA 24141
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BELLE HETH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Radford, VA with about 475 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
475
Teachers:
32
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 targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 475 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BELLE HETH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.

White
76.2%
Black or African American
9.7%
Two or more races
8.6%
Hispanic/Latino
5.3%
Asian
0.2%

Female
52.2%
Male
47.8%

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.