School district or education agency · NCES 5103640

Spotsylvania County Public Schools

Fredericksburg, VA

District overview See comparisons

Students24,012

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools34

operational schools · 2023–24

Students24,012

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$13,858

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictVAUnited States

Academic standing2024

39th percentile45th percentile44th percentile

This district is 6 percentile points lower than the state figure and 5 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

25.3%19.1%27.8%

This district is 6.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$16,813$18,290$19,509

This district is $1,477 per student lower than the state figure and $2,696 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$13,858$16,097$15,859

This district is $2,239 per student lower than the state figure and $2,001 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$901$1,541$1,964

This district is $640 per student lower than the state figure and $1,063 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$416$422$336

This district is $6 per student lower than the state figure and $80 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$2,096$2,392$1,793

This district is $296 per student lower than the state figure and $303 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$7,840$9,765$8,742

This district is $1,925 per student lower than the state figure and $902 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$3,401$3,940$3,769

This district is $539 per student lower than the state figure and $368 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$5,323$6,935$11,715

This district is $1,612 per student lower than the state figure and $6,392 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$901$596$869

This district is $305 per student higher than the state figure and $32 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

14:113:115:1

This district is 1.0 students per teacher higher than the state figure and 1.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

316:1288:1376:1

This district is 28 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 60 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

155.0164.9138.9

This district is 9.9 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 16.1 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

27.323.118.5

This district is 4.2 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 8.8 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.50.90.9

This district is 0.4 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.4 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

98.5%98.8%99.0%

This district is 0.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

2.3%1.9%2.6%

This district is 0.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

1.9%2.8%2.9%

This district is 0.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

10.5%11.2%12.0%

This district is 0.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

13.5%13.3%14.0%

This district is 0.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

4.4%3.2%3.9%

This district is 1.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

93.2%93.1%95.8%

This district is 0.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+1.0%+1.2%+0.5%

This district is 0.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

39.1%45.9%50.6%

This district is 6.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 11.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

4.0%4.9%4.5%

This district is 0.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

8.1%10.6%9.0%

This district is 2.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

9.2%9.4%6.7%

This district is 0.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

2.1%4.8%5.1%

This district is 2.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

9.1%11.0%14.4%

This district is 1.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K450 students

1.9%

Kindergarten–grade 510,243 students

42.7%

Grades 6–85,471 students

22.8%

Grades 9–127,848 students

32.7%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten450

Kindergarten1,648

Grade 11,685

Grade 21,771

Grade 31,659

Grade 41,763

Grade 51,717

Grade 61,806

Grade 71,842

Grade 81,823

Grade 91,996

Grade 102,086

Grade 111,906

Grade 121,860

Students by race and ethnicity

White10,516 (43.8%)

Hispanic/Latino5,845 (24.3%)

Black or African American4,675 (19.5%)

Two or more races2,039 (8.5%)

Asian841 (3.5%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander51 (0.2%)

American Indian or Alaska Native45 (0.2%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

450Students enrolled in pre-K

49Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

9.2:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District1.9%

VA2.8%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

3,721.3All district staff, full-time equivalent

1,776.9Teachers, full-time equivalent

76School counselors, full-time equivalent

11School psychologists, full-time equivalent

655.9Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

32Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

71School administrators, full-time equivalent

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Pre-K teachers49 FTE

Kindergarten teachers73 FTE

Elementary teachers582.3 FTE

Secondary teachers1,072.7 FTE

Elementary school counselors31 FTE

Secondary school counselors45 FTE

Instructional coordinators167.5 FTE

District administrators39 FTE

District administrative support95.6 FTE

School administrative support90 FTE

Library and media support14 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

1,838Total completers

1,811Regular diplomas

27Other state-recognized credentials

177Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District98.5%

VA98.8%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District2.3%

VA1.9%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

10.5%Students learning English2,463 students · 31 of 33 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District10.5%

VA11.2%

U.S.12.0%

13.5%Students receiving IDEA special-education services3,164 students · 33 of 33 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District13.5%

VA13.3%

U.S.14.0%

4.4%Students with Section 504 plans1,021 students · 31 of 33 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District4.4%

VA3.2%

U.S.3.9%

1.4%English learners also receiving IDEA services332 students · 33 of 33 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.4%

VA1.7%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

93.2%Teachers reported as certified

481Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District93.2%

VA93.1%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

27,933children ages 5 to 17

2,528estimated to live in families below the poverty line

9.1%about 1 in 11 school-age children

District9.1%

VA11.0%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in VA receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Newport News City Public SchoolsNewport News, VA26,183 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Arlington County Public SchoolsArlington, VA27,508 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Norfolk City Public SchoolsNorfolk, VA26,882 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →MooreMoore, OK24,174 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Judson IsdSan Antonio, TX23,848 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

17Elementary schools

7Middle schools

5High schools

5Not applicable schools

16Suburb setting

18Rural setting

2Alternative schools

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

8.9%Federal

47.1%State

44.1%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$13,858Total current spending per student

$7,897Instruction per student

$5,398Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$36.1MFederal revenue8.9% of total revenue

$191.5MState revenue47.1% of total revenue

$179.3MLocal revenue44.1% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$7,897Instructionper student

$5,398Student and instructional supportper student

$2,096Special educationper student

$1,197Building operations and maintenanceper student

$1,069Student transportationper student

$563Food servicesper student

$770Technologyper student

People costs

$189.7MSalaries$7,840 per student

$82.3MEmployee benefits$3,401 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$10.1MEquipmentFY 2023

$21.8MCapital outlay$901 per student

$11.7MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$128.8MDebt outstanding at year end$5,323 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$21.8MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$6.8MInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$3.7MTitle I$152 per student

$5.7MIDEA special education$234 per student

$353KCareer and technical education$15 per student

$10.7MChild nutrition$444 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$13,318

FY 2023$13,858

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$503

FY 2023$901

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$6,337

FY 2023$5,323

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2130.8%

6,963 of 22,624 students

2021–2224.6%

5,731 of 23,329 students

2022–2325.3%

6,015 of 23,751 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

26Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE33 reporting schools

11Security staff FTE33 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I9 reporting schools

Calculus9 reporting schools

Biology9 reporting schools

Chemistry9 reporting schools

Physics9 reporting schools

Computer science9 reporting schools

Advanced Placement9 reporting schools

Dual enrollment9 reporting schools

Gifted programs33 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate9 reporting schools

Athletics9 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

1,020Out-of-school suspensions33 reporting schoolsSee schools →1,419In-school suspensions33 reporting schoolsSee schools →35Law-enforcement referrals33 reporting schoolsSee schools →3School-related arrests33 reporting schoolsSee schools →21Physical restraint4 reporting schoolsSee schools →19Seclusion4 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi33 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber33 reporting schools

33Student devices reported33 reporting schools

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?4 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2024Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?25.3% chronically absent2022–23 · 23,751 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?No comparable group resultSuppressed or unavailableExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$13,858current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?316:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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