Bellevue Elementary vs Blackwell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellevue Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
206 students
Blackwell Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
420 students
| Measure | Bellevue Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Blackwell Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1079 of 1,142 | #1130 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #27588 of 50,301 | #38737 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 206 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 206 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bellevue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 29.7).
- •Bellevue Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Bellevue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Blackwell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.5%).
- •Bellevue Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 21.0).
- •Blackwell Elementary is the larger school with 420 students compared with 206.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bellevue Elementary better than Blackwell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bellevue Elementary ranks higher (46.4 vs 29.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bellevue Elementary and Blackwell Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellevue Elementary: 206. Blackwell Elementary: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellevue Elementary and Blackwell Elementary rank in Virginia?
Bellevue Elementary is 1079th of 1,142 and Blackwell Elementary is 1130th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).