Bettie Weaver Elementary

3600 James River Rd
Midlothian, VA 23113

605 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bettie Weaver Elementary School, located in the Midlothian area of Chesterfield County, Virginia, serves as a prominent public elementary school within the Chesterfield County Public Schools district. Known for its strong focus on academic achievement and community engagement, the school caters to students from kindergarten through fifth grade. It is widely regarded for its supportive learning environment, dedicated faculty, and an active parent-teacher association that plays a significant role in enriching the student experience through various extracurricular and educational initiatives.

The school is situated in a residential suburban setting, reflecting the close-knit atmosphere of the surrounding Midlothian community. Bettie Weaver Elementary prioritizes a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. With a consistent track record of meeting state accreditation standards, the school remains a popular choice for families in the region, often praised for its inclusive culture and commitment to fostering a lifelong love of learning in its diverse student body.

605

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bettie Weaver Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	541
Hispanic	23
Black	7
Asian	11
Two or More	21
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
541 (89.4%)
Hispanic
23 (3.8%)
Two or More
21 (3.5%)
Asian
11 (1.8%)
Black
7 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Chesterfield County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)378-2540
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	605
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 90