Serving 526 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 63% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spotswood Elementary serves the northeast part of Fredericksburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 6.7 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spotswood Elementary School's student population of 526 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
526 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Spotswood 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 Spotswood Elementary School is 0.77, 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
#1326 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Asian
7%
8%
Hispanic
31%
20%
Black
23%
21%
White
27%
44%
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1326 out of 1,773 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?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
526 students attend Spotswood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Spotswood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spotswood Elementary School?
Spotswood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Spotswood Elementary School part of?
Spotswood Elementary School is part of Spotsylvania County School District.
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