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#785 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 42% in state
Belle Heth Elementary
Elementary School · Radford City Public Schools · Radford, VA
A Radford City Public Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
151 George Street, Radford, VA 24141
- Math 76% vs VA 72% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Belle Heth Elementary score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 75% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Belle Heth Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,115/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Radford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,503
Median home value
$230,000
Median rent
$999/mo
College educated
40.9%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
24.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24141; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radford City VirtualEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,589 | Compare → |
| Riverlawn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| Belview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 237 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Radford City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $9,898NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Belle Heth Elementary is listed in Radford City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Belle Heth Elementary
Belle Heth Elementary is a public elementary school in Radford, VA, part of Radford City Public Schools, serving approximately 481 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #785 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belle Heth Elementary
What grades does Belle Heth Elementary serve?
Belle Heth Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Belle Heth Elementary?
Belle Heth Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 481 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Heth Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Heth Elementary is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belle Heth Elementary rank in VA?
Belle Heth Elementary ranks #785 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Belle Heth Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Belle Heth Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Belle Heth Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Belle Heth Elementary has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Belle Heth Elementary a charter school?
No, Belle Heth Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belle Heth Elementary a Title I school?
No, Belle Heth Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belle Heth Elementary?
72.3% of students at Belle Heth Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 481
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Radford city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (540) 731-3653
- Area population (ZIP 24141)
- 21,378
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 24141; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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