Serving 468 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 45% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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: 468 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spotswood Elementary serves the northeast part of Harrisonburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most families live within a typical 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spotswood Elementary School's student population of 468 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
468 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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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 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1710 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
68%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
69%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1987–2025 (no data for 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 2000)
Asian
2%
8%
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Hispanic
57%
20%
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Black
7%
21%
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White
26%
44%
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Two or more races
8%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1994–2025
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
6%
Showing 2012–2021. Show full history, 1999–2021 (no data for 2018, 2019 and 2020)
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 #1710 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 Waterman Elementary School, Keister Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Spotswood Elementary School?
468 students attend Spotswood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Spotswood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spotswood Elementary School?
Spotswood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to 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 Harrisonburg City School District.
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