Known to many as “The Castle on The Hill” thanks to a renovated playground earned from contributions from the Church Hill Association, Bellevue Elementary School in Church Hill is one of the first three public elementary schools built in Richmond, Va. The school’s history is rich. Originally built in 1872 and named after Bellevue Hospital, the school site was moved in 1914 to the former home of Elizabeth Van Lew, a Southerner who carried out Union espionage work during the Civil War. Part of the school’s mission statement is “to engage all students in STEAM, a student-centered, project-based instructional model that integrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.” The school consistently demonstrates higher scores in school readiness compared to the division and state levels from kindergarteners' preschool experience. Bellevue serves just under 250 students in pre-K through fifth grade with a student to teacher ratio of 14:1, which is on average with state student to teacher ratios. Of note, in 2013 the school received a centennial gift of a restored museum within the school, just adjacent to the auditorium.
Bellevue Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
2301 E Grace St,
Richmond, VA
Richmond Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Principal V. Tanaia Hines
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Niche Grade
B-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
16
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.1%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
231:1
Student Diversity
Male
55.9%
Female
44.1%
Black
77.7%
White
8.5%
Hispanic
6.9%
Two or more races
6.4%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
12/1/2023
We have been part of the Bellevue elementary community for several years now. And, I have got to say just how wonderful of a place this school has been for our children. The engagement and love that the teachers and faculty show for the students is first rate. I was surprised to see the rating here...
8/4/2018
I've had 3 children attend this school . It's by far the best elementary school we have had the pleasure of having contact with.
4/5/2009
10/30/2007
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Church Hill
List Price Range
$95K - $948K
Homes For Sale
9
Average Home Value
$570,132
Median Lot Size
2,613 Sq Ft
% Renters
54%
Household Income
$112,172
% of College Grads
66.4%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
2,028 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
44.1%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,095 - $2,072 per month
- Attain Shockoe
- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 351+ Sq Ft
- 1903 E Marshall St
- Richmond, VA
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Parks in this Area
Libby Hill Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Jefferson Park
Chimborazo Playground
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Patrick Henry Park
- Picnic Area
Chimborazo Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Taylor's Hill Park
- Trails
- Hiking
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