Serving 665 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Battlefield 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 67% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is equal to 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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 665 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Battlefield Elementary serves the northeast part of Fredericksburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 4.6 square miles. Most students can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest point within the zone being about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Battlefield Elementary School's student population of 665 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
665 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Battlefield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Battlefield Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#952 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)69%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Battlefield Elementary School's ranking?
Battlefield Elementary School is ranked #952 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Battlefield Elementary School often compared to?
Battlefield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chancellor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Battlefield Elementary School?
665 students attend Battlefield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Battlefield Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Battlefield Elementary School?
Battlefield Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Battlefield Elementary School offer ?
Battlefield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Battlefield Elementary School part of?
Battlefield Elementary School is part of Spotsylvania County School District.
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