- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fredericksburg, VA
Smith Station Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Smith Station Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510364000227
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith Station Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #8 of 14
- schools in Fredericksburg · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Smith Station Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Station Elementary ranks #8 of 14 schools in Fredericksburg, VA.
School address
District: Spotsylvania County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510364000227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Smith Station Elementary grew from 662 students in 2022-23 to 704 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 510364000227 · Fredericksburg, VA Other · MID · TRAD
715 enr · 16.6:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverbend High (1,913 students)
Smith Station Elementary grew from 662 students in 2022-23 to 704 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Smith Station Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverbend High
Riverbend High
1,913 students
- Massaponax Hig
Massaponax High
1,692 students
- Courtland High
Courtland High
1,497 students
- Spotsylvania H
Spotsylvania High
1,394 students
- Chancellor Hig
Chancellor High
1,321 students
- This school 715
Smith Station Elementary
715 students
What this shows Smith Station Elementary reports 715 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smith Station Elementary compares
Smith Station Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 12% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 715 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
715
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 88% in Virginia - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,858
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 715 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.7%
African American 26.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 33.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Smith Station Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spotsylvania County Public Schools reports $13,858 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smith Station Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbend High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Massaponax High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Courtland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spotsylvania High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chancellor High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smith Station Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,692
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,497
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,321
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Fredericksburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Parkside Elementary
Standard public school
946 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Hugh Mercer Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Lafayette Elementary
Standard public school
812 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Cedar Forest Elementary
Standard public school
789 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Harrison Road Elementary
Standard public school
732 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Lee Hill Elementary
Standard public school
680 students 17:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~715 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smith Station Elementary
How many students attend Smith Station Elementary?
Smith Station Elementary has 715 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fredericksburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 704 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Station Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Station Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smith Station Elementary?
64.8% of students at Smith Station Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smith Station Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Smith Station Elementary is White at 33.7% of enrollment, in Fredericksburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith Station Elementary?
Smith Station Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Smith Station Elementary rank among schools in Fredericksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Station Elementary ranks #8 of 14 schools in Fredericksburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fredericksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Spotsylvania County Public Schools?
Besides Smith Station Elementary, Spotsylvania County Public Schools also operates Riverbend High (1,913 students), Massaponax High (1,692 students), and Courtland High (1,497 students). See the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district page for the complete list.