Blackwell Elementary

420 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blackwell Elementary School, located at 1600 Everett St in Richmond, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the Blackwell community. As part of Richmond Public Schools, the institution is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the surrounding neighborhoods. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, working to provide foundational education while navigating the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond academics, Blackwell Elementary plays a vital role in the social fabric of the Richmond area. The school focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and community stakeholders to create a cohesive support system for its students. By prioritizing both educational standards and student well-being, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their middle school years and beyond.

420

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blackwell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	71
Black	323
Asian	6
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

Black
323 (76.9%)
Hispanic
71 (16.9%)
White
10 (2.4%)
Two or More
9 (2.1%)
Asian
6 (1.4%)
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:	Richmond City Public Schools
Phone:	(804)780-5078
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	415
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

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Blackwell Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Blackwell Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	199	47.4%
Male	221	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)