BLACKWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Blackwell Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Richmond City Public Schools school district, located in Richmond, VA with about 441 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 29 teachers, Blackwell Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Blackwell Elementary School, located at 1600 Everett St in Richmond, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the Blackwell community. As part of Richmond Public Schools, the institution is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the surrounding neighborhoods. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, working to provide foundational education while navigating the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond academics, Blackwell Elementary plays a vital role in the social fabric of the Richmond area. The school focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and community stakeholders to create a cohesive support system for its students. By prioritizing both educational standards and student well-being, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their middle school years and beyond.

For more information, contact Blackwell Elementary at (804) 780-5078 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1600 Everett St
Richmond, VA 23224-3896
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BLACKWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Richmond, VA with about 441 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
441
Teachers:
29.5
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 441 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BLACKWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.

Black or African American
92.5%
Asian
3.4%
White
1.6%
Hispanic/Latino
1.1%
Two or more races
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

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.