Serving 145 students in grades 5, Belfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Belfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1370 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
72%
22%
White
15%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belfield Elementary School's ranking?
Belfield Elementary School is ranked #1370 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Belfield Elementary School?
145 students attend Belfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Belfield Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belfield Elementary School?
Belfield Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belfield Elementary School offer ?
Belfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Belfield Elementary School part of?
Belfield Elementary School is part of Greensville County School District.
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