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Hartwood Elementary School

14 Shackleford Well Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 610 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hartwood Elementary School ranks in the top 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 69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 610 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 73% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hartwood Elementary School's student population of 610 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
610 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
Campus Size
30 acres
School Motto
Inspire, Engage, Excel
School Mascot
Hawks

School Rankings

Hartwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hartwood Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#814 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
69%
68%
(20-21)
73%
69%
(20-21)
30-34%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
17%
19%
Black
15%
22%
White
58%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Hawks
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hartwood Elementary School's ranking?
Hartwood Elementary School is ranked #814 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Hartwood Elementary School often compared to?
Hartwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Margaret Brent Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Hartwood Elementary School?
610 students attend Hartwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Hartwood Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hartwood Elementary School?
Hartwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hartwood Elementary School offer ?
Hartwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hartwood Elementary School part of?
Hartwood Elementary School is part of Stafford County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 610 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 73% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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