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Spotswood Elementary School

400 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR, HARRISONBURG, VA 22801

About Spotswood Elementary School

The best elementary school is Spotswood Elementary School, which serves 463 students in grades PK-5 and has a student-teacher ratio of 14:1, having 32 full-time teachers and 1 full-time school counselor. The math proficiency is 45%, and the reading proficiency is 25%. This is very similar to schools like Keister and Pleasant Valley Elementary. There are 49% girls and 51% boys in the student body, and 81% of the students come from low-income families. Smithland Elementary and Bluestone Elementary, which are close by, have similar reading scores. However, Spotswood's math scores keep getting better thanks to targeted interventions. The nearest high schools are Skyline Middle School and Harrisonburg High School, where many graduates have gone on to do well in local arts and sports programs. The area around here has three-bedroom rentals that cost between $1,600 and $2,300 a month.

Spotswood Elementary School Contact Information

Address

400 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR, HARRISONBURG, VA 22801

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Phone

(540) 434-3429

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 45%
Reading 25%
State average proficiency is 45% in Math and 25% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
463
Total Students
$67544
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 201 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Spotswood Elementary School

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15AM- 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 27.5%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 54.9%
Black 9.6%
Two+ Races 7.1%
Native Am. 0%
White
27.5%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
54.9%
Black
9.6%
Two+ Races
7.1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 463
44.9%
208 Female
55.1%
255 Male

Student Population

463 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

455 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Daniella Buenaventura, a 5th grade teacher at Spotswood, was honored as Harrisonburg’s Lucy F. Simms Educator of the Year. She was recognized for her compassion, impact, and creating a supportive learning environment

FAQ

1. How do I sign my child up?

Ans: Go to the division's registration page or call the Spotswood office at (540) 434-3429.

Q: 2. Are there programs for gifted or special needs students?

Ans: Yes, the school has a program for gifted and talented students.

Q: 3. What are the rules for how to dress?

Ans: The standard dress code for the district is in the "Student Responsibilities" section of the handbook.

Q: 4. What is the program for lunch and meals?

Ans: The school offers free or low-cost meals, and you can find out what's on the menu on the district website.

Q: 5 How can I keep an eye on how my child is doing?

Ans: Use the division's grade book or Infinite Campus system and talk to teachers at conferences.

Q: 6 Who is the principal, and how can I get in touch with them?

Ans: The principal is Brendon Derstine. Call 540-434-3429. 400 Mountain View Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 is the address.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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