Spotswood Elementary

Summary:

Spotswood Elementary is a public elementary school in Spotsylvania, Virginia, serving 510 students in grades PK-5. The school stands out for its diverse student population and strong academic performance, particularly in Mathematics and Science, though its overall ranking and rating have been somewhat inconsistent compared to other elementary schools in the state.

Spotswood Elementary has a relatively diverse student body, with a racial makeup of 30% White, 21.18% African American, 30% Hispanic, 8.04% Asian, and 10.59% two or more races. The school's performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is generally above the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district average and the Virginia state average, especially in Mathematics and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 75.56% of 3rd graders, 73.49% of 4th graders, and 73.49% of 5th graders at Spotswood Elementary were proficient or better in SOL Mathematics, compared to the district averages of 66.89%, 67.75%, and 70.98%, respectively.

Spotswood Elementary also performs particularly well for certain student subgroups, such as male students, African American students, Hispanic students, and English Language Learner students, ranking higher than the state averages for these groups. However, the school's overall ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from a low of 1 star to a high of 2 stars, suggesting room for improvement in certain areas. Nearby schools like Courthouse Road Elementary and Courtland Elementary have stronger academic performance in several areas compared to Spotswood Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6701 Smith Station Rd
       Spotsylvania, VA  22553


(540) 898-1514

District: Spotsylvania County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
573rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,301 Help


Students who attend Spotswood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Battlefield Middle
High:    Massaponax High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  524

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
30.5%
White:
27.5%
African American:
22.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Spotswood Elementary ranks worse than 51.4% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 5th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.89. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Spotswood Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (30.5%), White (27.5%), African American (22.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spotswood Elementary is 17.4. 12 elementary schools in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spotswood Elementary is $8,301. 12 elementary schools in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spotswood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Spotswood Elementary 573rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Spotswood Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Spotsylvania County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Spotsylvania County Public Schools 80th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Spotswood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Spotswood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 50.61 568th 1062 46.5%
2006 40.33 760th 1071 29.0%
2007 30.99 896th 1083 17.3%
2008 33.01 860th 1081 20.4%
2009 60.48 421st 1082 61.1%
2010 45.45 729th 1113 34.5%
2011 27.97 963rd 1117 13.8%
2012 30.11 940th 1117 15.8%
2013 32.38 852nd 1120 23.9%
2014 23.15 978th 1110 11.9%
2015 41.06 762nd 1100 30.7%
2016 49.49 628th 1096 42.7%
2017 44.12 700th 1099 36.3%
2018 31.45 859th 1097 21.7%
2019 17.70 1001st 1105 9.4%
2021 38.27 732nd 1103 33.6%
2022 19.05 940th 1109 15.2%
2023 34.17 799th 1114 28.3%
2024 53.89 573rd 1114 48.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Spotswood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.31 190th 300 36.7%
2024 70.30 78th 306 74.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spotswood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.31 407th 1036 60.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Spotswood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.21 864th 1100 21.5%
2024 42.87 695th 1098 36.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Spotswood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.78 731st 1093 33.1%
2024 63.70 422nd 1101 61.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Spotswood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.92 389th 579 32.8%
2024 57.07 264th 588 55.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Spotswood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.27 341st 564 39.5%
2024 51.56 308th 580 46.9%
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Rank History for White students at Spotswood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.32 740th 984 24.8%
2024 67.55 300th 979 69.4%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Open Quote The school is making great gains in the areas of academic performance and climate. The school has done a wonderful job over the past couple years communicating with us as parents and making sure we are aware of our student's progress. The new principal and change in staff has been instrumental in the changes occurring at Spotswood. I am proud to be a parent of Spotswood and many of my neighbors who pulled their children from the school several years ago are beginning to inquire on having them return. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Spotswood Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 734 734
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 687 687
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 587 587
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 603 603
1993 577 57 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 635
1994 544 61 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1995 366 39 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1996 366 39 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1997 390 46 3 9 2 n/a n/a 0 450
1998 430 50 5 11 3 n/a n/a 0 499
1999 353 56 1 9 2 n/a n/a 0 421
2000 336 62 0 10 2 n/a n/a -4 406
2001 379 89 1 12 3 n/a n/a 0 484
2002 391 100 7 24 1 n/a n/a 0 523
2003 391 100 7 24 1 n/a n/a 0 523
2004 391 99 12 29 5 n/a n/a 0 536
2005 404 106 12 32 6 n/a n/a 7 567
2006 383 141 14 35 5 n/a n/a 20 598
2007 353 146 16 67 3 n/a n/a 35 620
2008 360 147 17 70 3 n/a n/a 42 639
2009 230 85 7 52 0 n/a n/a 28 402
2010 236 89 7 41 0 n/a n/a 36 409
2011 242 97 9 41 0 1 5 0 395
2012 272 149 16 75 2 0 23 0 537
2013 266 144 17 106 1 1 30 0 565
2014 242 137 16 100 1 1 40 0 537
2015 254 139 12 111 1 0 43 0 560
2016 247 118 13 107 1 0 49 0 535
2017 233 111 18 108 1 0 40 0 511
2018 228 131 13 129 1 0 43 0 545
2019 208 147 27 125 2 3 50 0 562
2020 184 150 28 131 0 2 51 0 546
2021 171 139 25 138 2 1 52 0 528
2022 172 117 27 145 2 0 50 0 513
2023 153 108 41 153 1 0 54 0 510
2024 144 116 43 160 0 0 61 0 524

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Spotswood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 734 41.2 17.8 n/a
1990 687 37.5 18.3 n/a
1991 587 36.5 16.0 n/a
1992 603 37.2 16.2 n/a
1993 635 35.5 17.9 n/a
1994 608 31.1 n/a 13.3
1995 418 n/a 0.0 16
1996 418 n/a 0.0 16
1997 450 n/a 0.0 16.7
1998 499 n/a 0.0 13.4
1999 421 31.5 13.4 20.2
2000 406 n/a 0.0 20
2001 484 34.0 14.2 28.9
2002 523 38.0 13.8 29.3
2003 523 38.0 13.8 29.3
2004 536 37.0 14.5 31.2
2005 567 36.0 15.8 33
2006 598 40.0 15.0 37
2007 620 44.5 13.9 37.9
2008 639 38.0 16.8 44.7
2009 402 27.0 14.9 44.4
2010 409 30.0 13.6 53.1
2011 395 30.0 13.1 57.2
2012 537 26.5 20.2 53.3
2013 565 29.3 19.2 55.4
2014 537 28.0 19.1 57
2015 560 28.0 20.0 56.3
2016 535 29.0 18.4 54.8
2017 511 29.0 17.6 58.3
2018 545 31.0 17.5 59.6
2019 562 30.0 18.7 61.4
2020 546 30.9 17.6 57.3
2021 528 33.0 16.0 n/a
2022 513 30.6 16.7 61
2023 510 33.0 15.4 63.1
2024 524 30.0 17.4 68.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Spotswood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 734 41.2 17.8 n/a
1990 687 37.5 18.3 n/a
1991 587 36.5 16.0 n/a
1992 603 37.2 16.2 n/a
1993 635 35.5 17.9 n/a
1994 608 31.1 n/a 13.3
1995 418 n/a 0.0 16
1996 418 n/a 0.0 16
1997 450 n/a 0.0 16.7
1998 499 n/a 0.0 13.4
1999 421 31.5 13.4 20.2
2000 406 n/a 0.0 20
2001 484 34.0 14.2 28.9
2002 523 38.0 13.8 29.3
2003 523 38.0 13.8 29.3
2004 536 37.0 14.5 31.2
2005 567 36.0 15.8 33
2006 598 40.0 15.0 37
2007 620 44.5 13.9 37.9
2008 639 38.0 16.8 44.7
2009 402 27.0 14.9 44.4
2010 409 30.0 13.6 53.1
2011 395 30.0 13.1 57.2
2012 537 26.5 20.2 53.3
2013 565 29.3 19.2 55.4
2014 537 28.0 19.1 57
2015 560 28.0 20.0 56.3
2016 535 29.0 18.4 54.8
2017 511 29.0 17.6 58.3
2018 545 31.0 17.5 59.6
2019 562 30.0 18.7 61.4
2020 546 30.9 17.6 57.3
2021 528 33.0 16.0 n/a
2022 513 30.6 16.7 61
2023 510 33.0 15.4 63.1
2024 524 30.0 17.4 68.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Spotswood Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $566 (7.2%) $7,285 (92.8%) $7,851
2020 $643 (8.1%) $7,257 (91.9%) $7,900
2021 $617 (7.4%) $7,684 (92.6%) $8,301

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spotswood Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1001st of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 799th of 1114 Elementary schools
 18.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Spotswood Elementary)6761.4
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)8169.5
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Spotswood Elementary)5760.2
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)6864.4
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Spotswood Elementary)7772.6
 4.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)8269.5
 12.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Spotswood Elementary)7461
 13%
   4th Grade English Reading (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7572.6
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Spotswood Elementary)5854.7
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)8470.8
 13.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Spotswood Elementary)6154.7
 6.3%
   5th Grade Science (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)8063.3
 16.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Spotswood Elementary)6256.4
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Reading (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7870.3
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students562510
 9.3%
African American147108
 26.5%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian2741
 51.9%
Hispanic125153
 22.4%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White208153
 26.4%
Two or More Races5054
 8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.4%63.1%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Spotswood Elementary

Students at Spotswood Elementary are 31% Hispanic, 27% White, 22% African American, 12% Two or more races, 8% Asian.

Spotswood Elementary ranks 573rd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Spotswood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Battlefield Middle
High : Massaponax High

In the 2023-24 school year, 524 students attended Spotswood Elementary.


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