At a glance
Reported students
551
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
403
Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary: 551 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
15.5:1 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
- 546
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.4:1
What the reported data says about Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary
Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Richmond. It is one of 57 current school records connected to Richmond City Public Schools. NCES reports 551 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 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, above 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 Black (56.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (39.9%). English learners represent 15.8% 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 Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.6 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 2 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
- 15.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.6%
- Hispanic39.9%
- Black56.3%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.6%
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 Richmond City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
J.L. Francis Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
526 reported students
Henry Marsh III Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
512 reported students
Miles Jones Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
505 reported students
Broad Rock Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
612 reported students
Mary Munford Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
476 reported students
Southampton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
473 reported students
Public schools near Oak Grove/Bellemeade 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwell Elementary Elementary · Richmond City Public Schools | PK–05 | 420 | 1.4 mi |
| Swansboro Elementary Elementary · Richmond City Public Schools | PK–05 | 172 | 1.7 mi |
| Cardinal Elementary Elementary · Richmond City Public Schools | PK–05 | 821 | 1.9 mi |
| Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts Elementary · Charter · Richmond City Public Schools | KG–05 | 310 | 2 mi |
| Broad Rock Elementary Elementary · Richmond City Public Schools | PK–05 | 612 | 2.5 mi |
| Bellevue Elementary Elementary · Richmond City Public Schools | PK–05 | 206 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary
What grades does Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary serve?
Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Richmond City Public Schools.
How many students attend Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary?
Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary reported 551 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 546 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 551 students and 35.6 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 Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Richmond City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98% 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 Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary in?
Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary is part of Richmond City Public Schools, based in Richmond, VA, which operates 57 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Blackwell Elementary (1.4 mi), Swansboro Elementary (1.7 mi), Cardinal Elementary (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.