Belle Heth Elementary

Summary:

Belle Heth Elementary is a public school in Radford, Virginia, serving 492 students in grades 3-6. As part of the Radford City Public Schools district, Belle Heth consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic achievement, with particularly strong results in mathematics and reading.

Despite serving a more diverse and economically disadvantaged student population compared to nearby schools like Christiansburg Elementary and Snowville Elementary, Belle Heth maintains a high level of academic performance. The school's African American and Hispanic students also achieve at higher levels than their peers across the state. This suggests that Belle Heth is effectively utilizing its resources to support the diverse needs of its student body.

While Belle Heth faces challenges related to its high percentage of students from low-income families, the school's consistent academic performance and higher spending per student (compared to the state average) indicate that it is addressing these challenges successfully. By understanding Belle Heth's unique strengths and the factors contributing to its success, policymakers and educators can learn valuable lessons about providing quality education in diverse and economically disadvantaged communities.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 151 George Street
       Radford, VA  24141


(540) 731-3653

District: Radford City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
419th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,430 Help


Students who attend Belle Heth Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    John N. Dalton Intermediate
High:    Radford High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  481

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.5%
African American:
10.8%
Two or more races:
9.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Belle Heth Elementary ranks better than 62.4% of elementary schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.5. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.5%), African American (10.8%), two or more races (9.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belle Heth Elementary is 14.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Belle Heth Elementary is $7,430.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Belle Heth Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Belle Heth Elementary 419th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Belle Heth Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Radford City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Radford City Public Schools 59th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Belle Heth Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Belle Heth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 32.89 837th 1062 21.2%
2006 54.11 534th 1071 50.1%
2007 46.50 666th 1083 38.5%
2008 47.50 671st 1081 37.9%
2009 55.43 506th 1082 53.2%
2010 52.71 595th 1113 46.5%
2011 51.98 600th 1117 46.3%
2012 54.63 545th 1117 51.2%
2013 55.97 507th 1120 54.7%
2014 48.30 631st 1110 43.2%
2015 37.93 787th 1100 28.5%
2016 39.49 769th 1096 29.8%
2017 65.41 372nd 1099 66.2%
2018 68.54 335th 1097 69.5%
2019 68.01 360th 1105 67.4%
2021 79.65 207th 1103 81.2%
2022 39.52 725th 1109 34.6%
2023 62.58 439th 1114 60.6%
2024 65.50 419th 1114 62.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Belle Heth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.01 157th 245 35.9%
2024 42.39 152nd 247 38.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Belle Heth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.95 381st 1036 63.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Belle Heth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.23 425th 1100 61.4%
2024 67.35 372nd 1098 66.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Belle Heth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.62 247th 324 23.8%
2024 42.97 265th 355 25.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Belle Heth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.48 451st 1093 58.7%
2024 60.95 456th 1101 58.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Belle Heth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.18 89th 579 84.6%
2024 65.67 195th 588 66.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Belle Heth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.69 159th 564 71.8%
2024 78.93 97th 580 83.3%
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Rank History for White students at Belle Heth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.16 575th 984 41.6%
2024 50.38 552nd 979 43.6%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Belle Heth Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 354 354
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 354 354
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 326 326
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 335 335
1993 249 36 10 3 1 n/a n/a 0 299
1994 262 40 8 2 2 n/a n/a 0 314
1995 318 48 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1996 318 48 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1997 323 44 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1998 337 36 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1999 322 34 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2000 334 43 5 3 0 n/a n/a -4 381
2001 343 38 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 389
2002 303 45 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2003 303 45 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2004 287 48 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2005 294 48 6 2 0 n/a n/a 2 352
2006 298 40 9 2 0 n/a n/a 8 357
2007 294 37 4 3 0 n/a n/a 10 348
2008 303 38 7 5 0 n/a n/a 15 368
2009 294 49 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2010 410 61 9 6 1 n/a n/a 0 487
2011 391 42 6 11 0 1 39 0 490
2012 388 43 2 14 0 1 41 0 489
2013 380 43 6 7 0 0 34 0 470
2014 373 49 9 13 0 0 33 0 477
2015 396 50 10 14 0 0 35 0 505
2016 390 45 10 19 0 0 37 0 501
2017 374 47 9 19 0 0 46 0 495
2018 362 46 1 25 0 0 41 0 475
2019 355 54 2 24 0 0 47 0 482
2020 341 50 1 29 0 0 43 0 464
2021 525 118 21 64 2 2 54 0 786
2022 596 173 38 82 0 4 77 0 970
2023 346 51 2 39 0 1 53 0 492
2024 339 52 4 39 0 1 46 0 481

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Belle Heth Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 354 23.0 15.3 n/a
1990 354 25.9 13.6 n/a
1991 326 24.7 13.1 n/a
1992 335 25.2 13.2 n/a
1993 299 23.6 12.7 n/a
1994 314 18.2 n/a 18.8
1995 373 n/a 0.0 19.6
1996 373 n/a 0.0 19.6
1997 374 n/a 0.0 20.1
1998 379 n/a 0.0 16.9
1999 362 32.0 11.3 20.7
2000 381 n/a 0.0 18.7
2001 389 29.9 13.0 23.7
2002 356 34.7 10.3 27.8
2003 356 34.7 10.3 27.8
2004 344 31.7 10.9 n/a
2005 352 29.7 11.9 34.6
2006 357 29.0 12.3 33.2
2007 348 32.4 10.7 34.9
2008 368 24.7 14.9 42.2
2009 353 24.7 14.3 38
2010 487 24.2 20.0 39.6
2011 490 29.0 16.8 43.9
2012 489 32.5 15.0 43.6
2013 470 32.0 14.6 44.5
2014 477 30.0 15.9 41.7
2015 505 31.0 16.2 43.2
2016 501 32.0 15.6 41.9
2017 495 30.2 16.3 45.9
2018 475 32.0 14.8 48.6
2019 482 32.0 15.0 48.5
2020 464 31.0 14.9 49.6
2021 786 42.5 18.4 n/a
2022 970 66.7 14.5 23.7
2023 492 30.2 16.2 72.4
2024 481 32.2 14.9 72.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Belle Heth Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 354 23.0 15.3 n/a
1990 354 25.9 13.6 n/a
1991 326 24.7 13.1 n/a
1992 335 25.2 13.2 n/a
1993 299 23.6 12.7 n/a
1994 314 18.2 n/a 18.8
1995 373 n/a 0.0 19.6
1996 373 n/a 0.0 19.6
1997 374 n/a 0.0 20.1
1998 379 n/a 0.0 16.9
1999 362 32.0 11.3 20.7
2000 381 n/a 0.0 18.7
2001 389 29.9 13.0 23.7
2002 356 34.7 10.3 27.8
2003 356 34.7 10.3 27.8
2004 344 31.7 10.9 n/a
2005 352 29.7 11.9 34.6
2006 357 29.0 12.3 33.2
2007 348 32.4 10.7 34.9
2008 368 24.7 14.9 42.2
2009 353 24.7 14.3 38
2010 487 24.2 20.0 39.6
2011 490 29.0 16.8 43.9
2012 489 32.5 15.0 43.6
2013 470 32.0 14.6 44.5
2014 477 30.0 15.9 41.7
2015 505 31.0 16.2 43.2
2016 501 32.0 15.6 41.9
2017 495 30.2 16.3 45.9
2018 475 32.0 14.8 48.6
2019 482 32.0 15.0 48.5
2020 464 31.0 14.9 49.6
2021 786 42.5 18.4 n/a
2022 970 66.7 14.5 23.7
2023 492 30.2 16.2 72.4
2024 481 32.2 14.9 72.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Belle Heth Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $607 (8.0%) $6,982 (92.0%) $7,589
2020 $580 (7.2%) $7,492 (92.8%) $8,072
2021 $437 (5.9%) $6,993 (94.1%) $7,430

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Belle Heth Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 360th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 439th of 1114 Elementary schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Belle Heth Elementary)8374
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Radford City Public Schools)8353.1
 29.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Belle Heth Elementary)7372.4
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Radford City Public Schools)7357.7
 15.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Belle Heth Elementary)9075.2
 14.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Radford City Public Schools)8963.5
 25.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Belle Heth Elementary)7974.1
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Radford City Public Schools)7872.7
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Belle Heth Elementary)9383.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Radford City Public Schools)9363.3
 29.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Belle Heth Elementary)9269.5
 22.5%
   5th Grade Science (Radford City Public Schools)9257.3
 34.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Belle Heth Elementary)9081.9
 8.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Radford City Public Schools)9076.1
 13.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Belle Heth Elementary)8670.3
 15.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Radford City Public Schools)8667.9
 18.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Belle Heth Elementary)8177.7
 3.3%
   6th Grade English Reading (Radford City Public Schools)8179.7
 1.3%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students482492
 2.1%
African American5451
 5.6%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic2439
 62.5%
Pacific Islander01
White355346
 2.5%
Two or More Races4753
 12.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.5%72.4%
 23.8%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 481 students attended Belle Heth Elementary.

Students who attend Belle Heth Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : John N. Dalton Intermediate
High : Radford High

Belle Heth Elementary ranks 419th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Belle Heth Elementary are 70% White, 11% African American, 10% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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