Bellevue Elementary

188 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bellevue Elementary, located in the historic Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia, is a vibrant community school that serves students in grades Pre-K through 5. Situated at 2301 E Grace St, the school is deeply integrated into the fabric of its surrounding urban environment, reflecting the rich history and evolving character of the area. It operates as part of the Richmond Public Schools (RPS) district, focusing on providing a supportive academic foundation while fostering a strong sense of neighborhood pride and belonging among its diverse student body.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its active engagement with the local community. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Bellevue Elementary often emphasizes project-based learning and the development of the "whole child," encouraging students to take an active role in their education. With its proximity to local parks and historical landmarks, the school leverages its unique location to enrich the student experience, aiming to prepare children not just for academic success, but for responsible citizenship within the broader Richmond community.

188

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

109.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bellevue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	13
Black	146
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

Black
146 (77.7 %)
White
16 (8.5 %)
Hispanic
13 (6.9 %)
Two or More
12 (6.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Richmond City Public Schools
Phone:	(804)780-4417
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 34

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bellevue Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	29
Grade 1	31
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	29
Grade 4	28
Grade 5	34

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bellevue Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	83	44.1%
Male	105	55.9%

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