Belle Heth Elementary

bhes.rcps.org/

473 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Belle Heth Elementary School, located at 151 George Street in Radford, Virginia, serves as a primary educational hub for the local Radford City Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers, typically focusing on foundational development in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and social studies. By emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to higher grade levels.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Belle Heth Elementary is known for its role in the tight-knit Radford community. The school places a high value on parent and community involvement, often hosting events and programs that encourage collaboration between families and educators. With a commitment to inclusivity and student-centered instruction, Belle Heth strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build strong relationships with their peers and teachers.

473

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belle Heth Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	323
Hispanic	36
Black	52
Asian	5
Two or More	56
American Indian	1

White
323 (68.3%)
Two or More
56 (11.8%)
Black
52 (11.0%)
Hispanic
36 (7.6%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)
American Indian
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:	Radford City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)731-3653
Website:	http://bhes.rcps.org/
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	378
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

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 139

Grade 6 126