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#381 of 457 private schools in VA

Belle Heth Elementary School

Middle School · Radford, VA

A private middle school in Radford, VA serving grades 3rd – 6th.

Private

151 GEORGE ST, Radford, VA 24141

  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in VA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+4.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.4 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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Diversity Index41%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B+6.5 / 10
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Enrollment516
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in VA

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Belle Heth Elementary School 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

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Asian73.1%
Black24.6%
Hispanic2.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Radford City VirtualEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.0 mi1,589Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Belle Heth Elementary School is listed in Radford, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Belle Heth Elementary School

Belle Heth Elementary School is a private middle school in Radford, VA, serving approximately 516 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #381 of 457 private schools in VA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Belle Heth Elementary School

What grades does Belle Heth Elementary School serve?

Belle Heth Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.

How many students attend Belle Heth Elementary School?

Belle Heth Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 516 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Heth Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Belle Heth Elementary School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Belle Heth Elementary School rank in VA?

Belle Heth Elementary School ranks #381 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is Belle Heth Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Belle Heth Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Belle Heth Elementary School a private school?

Yes, Belle Heth Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Belle Heth Elementary School a religious school?

No, Belle Heth Elementary School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
3rd – 6th
Enrollment
516
Gender Split
56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Radford city
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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