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Bedford Hills Elementary School

4330 MORNINGSIDE DR, LYNCHBURG, VA 24503

Top 25% School in Virginia

Ranked 135 of 232 in Virginia

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About Bedford Hills Elementary School

Bedford Hills Elementary School, located in Lynchburg, Virginia, has a great reputation for caring about students' academic performance and social and emotional development. The school has dedicated teachers, a large parent involvement, and a curriculum that includes structured literacy instruction, math mastery, and creative work in the classroom. Housing costs in Lynchburg are around 17% below the national average, and rent generally ranges from $919 to $1,494, making it a low-cost town for families. Recess is available every day. The classrooms are spacious, and free meals are provided for all students. Bedford Hills has 57% reading and 37% math proficiency and is ranked as one of the best elementary schools in Virginia in relation to student performance and social and emotional involvement with the community.

Bedford Hills Elementary School Contact Information

Address

4330 MORNINGSIDE DR, LYNCHBURG, VA 24503

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Phone

(434) 515-5210

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 57% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
412
Total Students
$50202
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 135 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Bedford Hills Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:55 AM – 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 49.3%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 9.4%
Black 33.2%
Two+ Races 7%
Native Am. 1%
White
49.3%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
9.4%
Black
33.2%
Two+ Races
7%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 412
49.9%
206 Female
50.1%
206 Male

Student Population

412 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

370 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Bedford Hills Elementary issued report cards on October 17, and had a student holiday for Parent Teacher Conferences on October 20.

FAQ

Q1. Is there a reading buddy program at Bedford Hills Elementary School?

Ans. There is a program where older students will read with a younger student to help build reading confidence.

Q2. Are parents welcome to join the PTA at Bedford Hills Elementary?

Ans. Yes, parents are welcome to come and be a part of the PTA and help to coordinate school events.

Q3. How does Bedford Hills Elementary teach, instill, or promote digital safety?

Ans. Teachers help students understand how to behave when online and how to be responsible digital citizens.

Q4. Does Bedford Hills have any kind of garden or environmental program?

Ans. Students have the opportunity to be involved with projects related to school gardens, as well as to be eco-friendly initiatives.

Q5. Are there art competitions at Bedford Hills Elementary School?

Ans. Students participate in contests for art and posters at the school level and at the district level.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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