Serving 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spotswood 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 48% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spotswood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Spotswood Elementary School's student population of 513 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
513 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spotswood 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 Spotswood Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1273 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
28%
18%
Black
23%
22%
White
34%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spotswood Elementary School's ranking?
Spotswood Elementary School is ranked #1273 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Spotswood Elementary School often compared to?
Spotswood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverview Elementary School, Courtland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Spotswood Elementary School?
513 students attend Spotswood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Spotswood Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spotswood Elementary School?
Spotswood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spotswood Elementary School offer ?
Spotswood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spotswood Elementary School part of?
Spotswood Elementary School is part of Spotsylvania Co PBLC Schs School District.
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