D
Needs Improvement
36/100

Bellwood Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 9536 Dawnshire Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 23237
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 4th percentile in Virginia
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

36
Repit Score
out of 100
486
Students
enrolled
12.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%4/1003.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 77% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −38 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency68% (−9 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency73% (−8 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White85%85%reading +2 pts, math -4 pts37th percentile (list)
Black67%77%reading +5 pts, math +6 pts59th percentile (list)
Hispanic57%62%reading -5 pts, math -12 pts14th percentile (list)
Low-income67%72%reading +4 pts, math -2 pts42nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 9536 Dawnshire Rd
City North Chesterfield
ZIP Code 23237
District 5100840
NCES School ID 510084000315
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 23237

Understanding the community around Bellwood Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $75,219
Per Capita Income $30,260
Poverty Rate 8.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.9%
High School or Higher 82.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $227,700
Median Rent $1,282
Owner-Occupied 67.5%
Renter-Occupied 32.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bellwood Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 54.1%
Black 25.5%
White 14.0%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More Races 3.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 486
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bellwood Elementary?
Bellwood Elementary has a Repit School Score of 36 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bellwood Elementary?
Bellwood Elementary has 486 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1.
What grades does Bellwood Elementary serve?
Bellwood Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bellwood Elementary receive per student?
Bellwood Elementary receives $13,618 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bellwood Elementary in 23237 ▼
Avg Home Value
$331,994
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,842
1-Year Change
+6.1%
% Renters
32.5%

Other Schools in 23237

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026