OAK GROVE/BELLEMEADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Oak Grove/Bellemeade 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 719 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, Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Oak Grove-Bellemeade Elementary School, located in the Richmond Public Schools district, serves a diverse student population in South Richmond. As a consolidated school, it was designed to modernize facilities for the local community, providing students with a contemporary learning environment aimed at fostering academic growth and social-emotional development. The school emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy while integrating support services to address the unique needs of its student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Oak Grove-Bellemeade strives to act as a hub for the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s administration and faculty focus on cultivating a supportive school culture that encourages community involvement and parental engagement. By offering various extracurricular activities and resources, the institution aims to bridge equity gaps and provide every student with the tools necessary to succeed in their educational journey and beyond.

For more information, contact Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary at (804) 780-5008 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.