Blackwell Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Richmond, Virginia 23224 · Richmond City Public Schools
#1130 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#38737 of 50,301 nationally
About Blackwell Elementary
Blackwell Elementary is a public elementary located in Richmond, in the Richmond City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 420 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 29.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1130th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (47th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 420.
There are 97 schools in Richmond; Blackwell Elementary ranks 87th of 90 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Blackwell Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Blackwell Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
J.H. Blackwell Preschool
Richmond · Public other
· 103 m away
Swansboro Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
172 students · 2.1 km away
Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students · 2.2 km away
Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts
Richmond · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
310 students · 2.3 km away
Open High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
171 students · 2.4 km away
Bellevue Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
206 students · 2.5 km away
Chimborazo Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students · 3.1 km away
Maymont Preschool
Richmond · Public other · Grades PK–PK
143 students · 3.3 km away
Richmond Community Preschool
Richmond · Public other
· 3.3 km away
Henry Marsh III Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
Coeburn Primary
Coeburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
420 students
Belle View Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
419 students
Shoemaker Elementary
Gate City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
419 students
Virginia Primary School
Bristol · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
422 students
Lakeview Elementary
Colonial Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students
South Elementary
Disputanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Blackwell Elementary a good school?
Blackwell Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 29.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1130 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Blackwell Elementary rank in Virginia?
Blackwell Elementary ranks #1130 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #38737 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Blackwell Elementary?
Blackwell Elementary had 420 students in 2025.
Is Blackwell Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Blackwell Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Blackwell Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Blackwell Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.