Smith Station Elementary School

11120 Leavells Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 704 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Smith Station 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 67% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher 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 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 704 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Smith Station Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Smith Station Elementary School's student population of 704 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
704 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers

School Rankings

Smith Station 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 Smith Station Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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)
#651 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(20-21)
67%
54%
(20-21)
71%
69%
(20-21)
55-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
8%
Hispanic
25%
19%
Black
25%
22%
White
35%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.75
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smith Station Elementary School's ranking?
Smith Station Elementary School is ranked #651 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Smith Station Elementary School often compared to?
Smith Station 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 54% VA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Smith Station Elementary School?
704 students attend Smith Station Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Smith Station Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smith Station Elementary School?
Smith Station Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Smith Station Elementary School offer ?
Smith Station Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Smith Station Elementary School part of?
Smith Station Elementary School is part of Spotsylvania County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 704 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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