Serving 715 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Smith Station 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 65% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 715 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Smith Station Elementary serves the northeast part of Fredericksburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 3.7 square miles, with most families typically having a 10-12 minute drive to the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 3.9 miles, extending up to 4.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Smith Station Elementary School's student population of 715 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
715 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Smith Station 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 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#986 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)71%
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 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
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)15.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
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 Smith Station Elementary School's ranking?
Smith Station Elementary School is ranked #986 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
715 students attend Smith Station Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Smith Station Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 9% 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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