Byrd Elementary School

2704 Hadensville-Fife Road

School District

Goochland County Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:8
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 21, 2022

This school has an amazing community. They provide so many opportunities for students, whether you need more academic intervention or enrichment. My children feel like school is a home away from home. They know they are loved at Byrd.
Submitted by parent on September 04, 2017

Amazing school! Teachers truly care if your child succeeds throughout the school year. We moved to Goochland Co in Dec 2015 and my 2 daughters never felt out of place. We love BES! Principal is amazing. Bus drivers are super friendly and always take care of your children . Student to teacher ratio is 20:1 not 10:1. great family atmosphere. excellent after school activities and clubs .
Submitted by parent on June 06, 2016

Great school very friendly. My daughter loved going to class. They have alot of activities. Bus drivers are very nice as well.
Submitted by parent on October 21, 2013

My daughter has attended Byrd ES since Kindergarten and she has had, for the most part, sensitive and intelligently engaging teachers. She has been in the Gifted track since 1st grade and we are often impressed by the level of challenge they provide the T&G kids. She frequently comes home wanting to discuss things like the meaning of 'pi' or 'colloquialism' or how to structure a business plan or strategic ideas. We also adore the nature-filled, friendly rural environment without the dreaded (sometimes correlated) provincial, narrow-minded thinking. My daughter goes to middle school next year and we will miss Byrd Elementary in Goochland! It is truly a special place.
Submitted by parent on August 23, 2013

Byrd is a wonderful school. My daughter is in the 2nd grade and my son is in their new preschool. All the teachers we have had have been amazing!
Submitted by parent on September 18, 2012

My daughter has attended Byrd Elementary K-3rd grade and now into her 4th grade year. This school is wonderful. The school is small so the administration, teachers, and parents appear to know most all the kids by their name or their relations. There are opportunities for all children to excel and be challenged. My daughter is in the gifted program but I have seen other kids each year be offered some of the same opportunities as she has. All of her teachers have been totally different but all offered a safe and encouraging learning environment with open communication toward the parents. Our family has considered relocating at times for different reasons but the school system so far has kept our family from leaving Goochland.
Submitted by parent on August 25, 2010

My daughter started second grade at Byrd on Monday August 23, 2010. Our previous two years have been outstanding. Excellent teachers and small class room size made for a wonderful start to our child's education. Most important was our daughter's love of this school and the content of what she learned. There were opportunities for enrichment classes and subjects and the first grade teacher made learning fun for the kids. Reading is encouraged and rewarded as well as good behavior. I was a little disappointed in the class size of second grade due to budget cuts , but after meeting the curren teacher she appears to be fantastic! The school is clean, classrooms are bright and cheerful and the office staff and teachers have always been friendly and welcoming. There is also a New Gym and outdoor Science Lab that is Green and Earth friendly!
Submitted by parent on January 28, 2009

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Submitted by student on April 26, 2008

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