Serving 780 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Courthouse Road Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 780 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Courthouse Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Courthouse Road Elementary School's student population of 780 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
780 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Courthouse Road Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Courthouse Road Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#609 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)76%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
25%
19%
Black
20%
22%
White
43%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Courthouse Road Elementary School's ranking?
Courthouse Road Elementary School is ranked #609 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Courthouse Road Elementary School often compared to?
Courthouse Road 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?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Courthouse Road Elementary School?
780 students attend Courthouse Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Courthouse Road Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Courthouse Road Elementary School?
Courthouse Road Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Courthouse Road Elementary School offer ?
Courthouse Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Courthouse Road Elementary School part of?
Courthouse Road Elementary School is part of Spotsylvania County School District.
School Reviews
5 6/25/2020
Courthouse Road elementary rocks. I love my teachers, friends, classes it feels like we are a family no matter if you move or you go on a vacation we are the Courthouse cardinals!!!
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