Blackwell Elementary vs Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackwell Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
420 students
Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students
| Measure | Blackwell Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1130 of 1,142 | #1105 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #38737 of 50,301 | #32511 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 420 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 56% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 29.7).
- •Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Blackwell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 98.8%).
- •Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 21.0).
- •Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary is the larger school with 551 students compared with 420.
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 Blackwell Elementary better than Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary ranks higher (39.2 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 Blackwell Elementary and Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackwell Elementary: 420. Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackwell Elementary and Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary rank in Virginia?
Blackwell Elementary is 1130th of 1,142 and Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary is 1105th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).