- Enrollment
- 1,694
- Students per teacher
- -
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Radford, VA
Belle Heth Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Belle Heth Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510318001342
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belle Heth Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Radford · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Belle Heth Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Heth Elementary ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Radford, VA.
School address
District: Radford City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510318001342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Belle Heth Elementary held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 510318001342 · Radford, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 15.8:1 · 72.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Radford City Virtual (1,694 students)
Belle Heth Elementary held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Belle Heth Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Radford City V
Radford City Virtual
1,694 students
- Radford High 506
Radford High
506 students
- This school 473
Belle Heth Elementary
473 students
- Mcharg Element 383
Mcharg Elementary
383 students
- John N. Dalton 265
John N. Dalton Intermediate
265 students
What this shows Belle Heth Elementary reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belle Heth Elementary compares
Belle Heth Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 26% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Virginia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.3%
Two or More 11.8%
African American 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Belle Heth Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Radford City Public Schools reports $9,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belle Heth Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radford City Virtual | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Radford High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcharg Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John N. Dalton Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belle Heth Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Radford
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~473 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belle Heth Elementary
How many students attend Belle Heth Elementary?
Belle Heth Elementary has 473 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Radford, VA. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Heth Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Heth Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belle Heth Elementary?
72.4% of students at Belle Heth Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belle Heth Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Belle Heth Elementary is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Radford, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belle Heth Elementary?
Belle Heth Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belle Heth Elementary rank among public schools in Radford?
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Heth Elementary ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Radford, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Radford on the city page.
What other schools are in Radford City Public Schools?
Besides Belle Heth Elementary, Radford City Public Schools also operates Radford City Virtual (1,694 students), Radford High (506 students), and Mcharg Elementary (383 students). See the Radford City Public Schools district page for the complete list.