SPOTSWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Spotswood Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Harrisonburg City Public Schools school district, located in Harrisonburg, VA with about 455 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Spotswood Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Spotswood Elementary School, located at 400 Mountain View Drive in Harrisonburg, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Harrisonburg City Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. With a focus on foundational academic skills, the curriculum is designed to prepare young learners for future success while promoting social-emotional growth and character development.

The school benefits from its location in a vibrant, diverse city, often integrating the surrounding community into its educational programs. Spotswood Elementary emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, involving teachers, staff, parents, and community partners to ensure each student feels valued and motivated. Through its various academic initiatives and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to cultivate curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong passion for learning in every child who walks through its doors.

For more information, contact Spotswood Elementary at (540) 434-3429 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.