Serving 993 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Beulah Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 993 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beulah Elementary School's student population of 993 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
993 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Beulah Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beulah Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1581 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
37%
19%
Black
43%
22%
White
13%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beulah Elementary School's ranking?
Beulah Elementary School is ranked #1581 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Beulah Elementary School often compared to?
Beulah Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bensley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Beulah Elementary School?
993 students attend Beulah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Beulah Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beulah Elementary School?
Beulah Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beulah Elementary School offer ?
Beulah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Beulah Elementary School part of?
Beulah Elementary School is part of Chesterfield County School District.
School Reviews
3 3/31/2021
Beulah is a great school my favorite grade is 5th grade the teachers are nice also everything there is full with FUN ALL HANDS ON DECK BEULAH WHALES!!!
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