At a glance
Reported students
473
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
473
Belle Heth Elementary: 473 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
13.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 971
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Belle Heth Elementary
Belle Heth Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 03–06 in Radford. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Radford City Public Schools. NCES reports 473 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68.3%) and multiracial (11.8%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Belle Heth Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.3%
- Hispanic7.6%
- Black11%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Radford City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
McHarg Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
383 reported students
Radford High
High · Grades 09–12
506 reported students
John N. Dalton Intermediate
Middle · Grades 07–08
265 reported students
Radford City Virtual
Other · Grades KG–12
1,694 reported students
Public schools near Belle Heth Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McHarg Elementary Elementary · Radford City Public Schools | PK–02 | 383 | 1.1 mi |
| Riverlawn Elementary Elementary · Pulaski County Public Schools | PK–05 | 380 | 1.4 mi |
| Belview Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 245 | 3.7 mi |
| Prices Fork Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 457 | 6.6 mi |
| Dublin Elementary Elementary · Pulaski County Public Schools | PK–05 | 411 | 7 mi |
| Christiansburg Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | 03–05 | 401 | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Belle Heth Elementary
What grades does Belle Heth Elementary serve?
Belle Heth Elementary reports grades 03–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Radford City Public Schools.
How many students attend Belle Heth Elementary?
Belle Heth Elementary reported 473 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 971 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Belle Heth Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 473 students and 34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Belle Heth Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Belle Heth Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Radford City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Belle Heth Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Belle Heth Elementary in?
Belle Heth Elementary is part of Radford City Public Schools, based in Radford, VA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Belle Heth Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include McHarg Elementary (1.1 mi), Riverlawn Elementary (1.4 mi), Belview Elementary (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.