How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bellwood Elementary | Salem Church Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | North Chesterfield, VA | North Chesterfield, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 493 | 574 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.5:1 | 13.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.7% | 76.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bellwood Elementary | Salem Church Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,776 | $12,776 |
| District | Chesterfield County Public Schools | Chesterfield County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bellwood Elementary | Salem Church Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10.8% | 27.5% |
| African American | 31.6% | 26.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51.9% | 37.1% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 7.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bellwood Elementary | Salem Church Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 245:1 | 259:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.3% | 23.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.