Spiller Elementary

Summary:

Spiller Elementary is a public elementary school located in Wytheville, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 624 students. The school is part of the Wythe County Public Schools district, which is ranked 13th out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Spiller Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics and English reading. The school's 4th-grade math proficiency rate of 79.38% and 4th-grade English reading proficiency rate of 82.29% are significantly higher than the state averages. However, the school's overall academic performance is on par with or slightly below the district and state averages. Interestingly, nearby schools like Rural Retreat Elementary and Sheffey Elementary outperform Spiller Elementary in these academic measures.

Spiller Elementary has a relatively high percentage of white students (85.42%) and a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (72.6% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch). While the school ranks higher for low-socioeconomic status students compared to the state, it ranks lower for disabled students and white students. The school's increased spending per student, from $6,422 in 2019-2020 to $7,437 in 2020-2021, may be a contributing factor to its academic performance, but further analysis would be needed to understand the specific resource allocation and its impact on student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 330 Tazewell St
       Wytheville, VA  24382


(276) 228-3561

District: Wythe County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
432nd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,437 Help


Students who attend Spiller Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Scott Memorial Middle
High:    George Wythe High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  635

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.6%
Two or more races:
6.5%
African American:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Spiller Elementary ranks better than 61.2% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Wythe County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.43. (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 Spiller Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Wythe County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (84.6%), two or more races (6.5%), African American (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spiller Elementary is 12.9. 4 elementary schools in the Wythe County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spiller Elementary is $7,437. 3 elementary schools in the Wythe County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spiller Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Spiller Elementary 432nd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Spiller Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Wythe County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wythe County Public Schools 13th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Spiller Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Spiller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 26.82 904th 1062 14.9%
2006 35.49 829th 1071 22.6%
2007 26.61 938th 1083 13.4%
2008 44.79 710th 1081 34.3%
2009 23.20 979th 1082 9.5%
2010 43.69 771st 1113 30.7%
2011 35.88 860th 1117 23.0%
2012 37.26 839th 1117 24.9%
2013 54.77 530th 1120 52.7%
2014 37.32 783rd 1110 29.5%
2015 43.91 720th 1100 34.5%
2016 64.86 391st 1096 64.3%
2017 50.42 617th 1099 43.9%
2018 64.85 397th 1097 63.8%
2019 65.26 413th 1105 62.6%
2021 69.21 348th 1103 68.4%
2022 68.81 365th 1109 67.1%
2023 66.88 386th 1114 65.4%
2024 64.43 432nd 1114 61.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spiller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.10 301st 1036 70.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Spiller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.58 418th 1100 62.0%
2024 59.78 474th 1098 56.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Spiller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.01 203rd 324 37.3%
2024 47.83 238th 355 33.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Spiller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.75 349th 1093 68.1%
2024 64.15 415th 1101 62.3%
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Rank History for White students at Spiller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.95 562nd 984 42.9%
2024 40.89 657th 979 32.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Spiller 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 680 680
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 706 706
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 661 661
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 678 678
1993 606 55 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 666
1994 605 57 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 669
1995 613 53 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 669
1996 613 53 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 669
1997 570 55 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1998 533 47 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1999 546 50 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2000 543 42 6 3 1 n/a n/a -4 591
2001 522 47 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2002 637 56 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 708
2003 637 56 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 708
2004 646 57 9 10 0 n/a n/a 0 722
2005 638 72 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 728
2006 635 75 6 17 0 n/a n/a 3 736
2007 628 81 8 13 1 n/a n/a 3 734
2008 644 95 8 9 1 n/a n/a 2 759
2009 628 95 9 14 1 n/a n/a 19 766
2010 606 92 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 716
2011 612 98 8 14 0 1 0 0 733
2012 596 96 10 17 0 0 1 0 720
2013 597 84 11 16 1 0 6 0 715
2014 607 77 11 13 2 4 10 0 724
2015 592 77 10 8 1 3 16 0 707
2016 564 65 12 13 1 5 28 0 688
2017 581 67 11 12 1 2 27 0 701
2018 589 51 8 7 1 2 25 0 683
2019 552 44 5 7 2 1 26 0 637
2020 547 38 3 4 1 1 24 0 618
2021 497 32 3 19 2 0 28 0 581
2022 513 32 5 15 0 0 23 0 588
2023 533 32 7 19 0 0 33 0 624
2024 537 31 3 22 1 0 41 0 635

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Spiller Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 680 42.3 16.0 n/a
1990 706 41.3 17.0 n/a
1991 661 42.7 15.4 n/a
1992 678 43.5 15.5 n/a
1993 666 43.1 15.5 n/a
1994 669 37.8 n/a 34.8
1995 669 n/a 0.0 33.6
1996 669 n/a 0.0 33.6
1997 630 n/a 0.0 35.6
1998 587 n/a 0.0 36.5
1999 603 45.0 13.4 40
2000 591 n/a 0.0 39.2
2001 584 22.6 25.8 41.6
2002 708 53.0 13.4 42.5
2003 708 53.0 13.4 42.5
2004 722 50.0 14.4 43.6
2005 728 49.0 14.9 43.8
2006 736 50.0 14.7 44.5
2007 734 58.5 12.5 42.5
2008 759 51.0 14.9 47.6
2009 766 46.0 16.7 48.6
2010 716 46.0 15.5 48
2011 733 43.0 17.0 46.2
2012 720 39.0 18.4 50.6
2013 715 40.0 17.8 52.9
2014 724 41.0 17.6 50.1
2015 707 41.0 17.2 50.1
2016 688 40.0 17.2 49.3
2017 701 42.5 16.4 50.5
2018 683 44.0 15.5 56.8
2019 637 44.0 14.4 52.9
2020 618 39.0 15.8 55
2021 581 41.0 14.1 n/a
2022 588 37.5 15.6 57.8
2023 624 45.0 13.8 72.6
2024 635 49.0 12.9 77

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 Spiller Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 680 42.3 16.0 n/a
1990 706 41.3 17.0 n/a
1991 661 42.7 15.4 n/a
1992 678 43.5 15.5 n/a
1993 666 43.1 15.5 n/a
1994 669 37.8 n/a 34.8
1995 669 n/a 0.0 33.6
1996 669 n/a 0.0 33.6
1997 630 n/a 0.0 35.6
1998 587 n/a 0.0 36.5
1999 603 45.0 13.4 40
2000 591 n/a 0.0 39.2
2001 584 22.6 25.8 41.6
2002 708 53.0 13.4 42.5
2003 708 53.0 13.4 42.5
2004 722 50.0 14.4 43.6
2005 728 49.0 14.9 43.8
2006 736 50.0 14.7 44.5
2007 734 58.5 12.5 42.5
2008 759 51.0 14.9 47.6
2009 766 46.0 16.7 48.6
2010 716 46.0 15.5 48
2011 733 43.0 17.0 46.2
2012 720 39.0 18.4 50.6
2013 715 40.0 17.8 52.9
2014 724 41.0 17.6 50.1
2015 707 41.0 17.2 50.1
2016 688 40.0 17.2 49.3
2017 701 42.5 16.4 50.5
2018 683 44.0 15.5 56.8
2019 637 44.0 14.4 52.9
2020 618 39.0 15.8 55
2021 581 41.0 14.1 n/a
2022 588 37.5 15.6 57.8
2023 624 45.0 13.8 72.6
2024 635 49.0 12.9 77

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Spiller Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $881 (13.4%) $5,672 (86.6%) $6,553
2020 $723 (11.3%) $5,699 (88.7%) $6,422
2021 $1,090 (14.7%) $6,347 (85.3%) $7,437

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Spiller Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 413th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 386th of 1114 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Spiller Elementary)8671.1
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wythe County Public Schools)9082.2
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Spiller Elementary)8065.3
 14.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Wythe County Public Schools)8569.9
 15.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Spiller Elementary)8983.9
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wythe County Public Schools)9180.7
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Spiller Elementary)7482.8
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Wythe County Public Schools)7977.2
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Spiller Elementary)8477.7
 6.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wythe County Public Schools)9175.8
 15.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Spiller Elementary)8569.8
 15.2%
   5th Grade Science (Wythe County Public Schools)9268.5
 23.5%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Spiller Elementary)8776
 11%
   5th Grade English Reading (Wythe County Public Schools)8977.8
 11.2%
   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 Students637624
 2%
African American4432
 27.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian57
 40%
Hispanic719
 171.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White552533
 3.4%
Two or More Races2633
 26.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.9%72.6%
 19.7%


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Spiller Elementary ranks 432nd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Spiller Elementary are 85% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American, 3% Hispanic.

Students who attend Spiller Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Scott Memorial Middle
High : George Wythe High

In the 2023-24 school year, 635 students attended Spiller Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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