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Chancellor Elementary School vs. Smith Station Elementary School

Should you attend Chancellor Elementary School or Smith Station Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Chancellor Elementary School
5995 Plank Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Smith Station Elementary School
11120 Leavells Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Chancellor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Smith Station Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chancellor Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 704 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Smith Station Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
439 students
704 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chancellor Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Smith Station Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chancellor Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Smith Station Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chancellor Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Smith Station Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chancellor Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spotsylvania County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Smith Station Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spotsylvania County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#92 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
#986 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chancellor Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Smith Station Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
88%
(Top 10% in VA)
65%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chancellor Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spotsylvania County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smith Station Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spotsylvania County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
71%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chancellor Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spotsylvania County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smith Station Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spotsylvania County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
75-79%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Chancellor Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Smith Station Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
19
Kindergarten Students
61
110
Grade 1 Students
83
101
Grade 2 Students
84
124
Grade 3 Students
63
117
Grade 4 Students
82
109
Grade 5 Students
66
124

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chancellor Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Spotsylvania County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Smith Station Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Spotsylvania County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chancellor Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spotsylvania County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Smith Station Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spotsylvania County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
11%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chancellor Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spotsylvania County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Smith Station Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spotsylvania County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
62%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chancellor Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spotsylvania County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Smith Station Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spotsylvania County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chancellor Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spotsylvania County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Smith Station Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spotsylvania County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chancellor Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spotsylvania County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Smith Station Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spotsylvania County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
70%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chancellor Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spotsylvania County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Smith Station Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spotsylvania County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chancellor Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spotsylvania County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Smith Station Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spotsylvania County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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