Courtland Elementary School

6601 Smith Station Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 563 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Courtland Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately 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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Courtland Elementary School's student population of 563 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
563 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

School Rankings

Courtland Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Courtland Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#705 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(20-21)
65-69%
54%
(20-21)
65-69%
69%
(20-21)
55-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
26%
19%
Black
15%
22%
White
47%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Courtland Elementary School's ranking?
Courtland Elementary School is ranked #705 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Courtland Elementary School often compared to?
Courtland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Courthouse Road Elementary School, Chancellor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Courtland Elementary School?
563 students attend Courtland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Courtland Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Courtland Elementary School?
Courtland Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Courtland Elementary School offer ?
Courtland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Courtland Elementary School part of?
Courtland Elementary School is part of Spotsylvania County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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