Serving 623 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spotsylvania 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 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Robert E. Lee Elementary serves the northeast part of Spotsylvania, VA, covering an area of approximately 40.2 square miles. Most families are within a 10-12 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone about 6.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spotsylvania Elementary School's student population of 623 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
623 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spotsylvania 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 Spotsylvania 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#924 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)72%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
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)19.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-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 Spotsylvania Elementary School's ranking?
Spotsylvania Elementary School is ranked #924 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Spotsylvania Elementary School often compared to?
Spotsylvania Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Courtland 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 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Spotsylvania Elementary School?
623 students attend Spotsylvania Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Spotsylvania Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spotsylvania Elementary School?
Spotsylvania Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spotsylvania Elementary School offer ?
Spotsylvania Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Spotsylvania Elementary School part of?
Spotsylvania Elementary School is part of Spotsylvania County School District.
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