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Chancellor Elementary

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Chancellor Elementary ranks 264 th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

264^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,111 Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 76% of Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Chancellor Elementary is a PK–5 school serving 440 students in the Fredericksburg, VA area, and it stands as the clear academic leader in its corner of Spotsylvania County Public Schools. The school earned a 4-star rating and ranked 264th out of 1,111 Virginia elementary schools in 2025-2026, placing it in the 76th percentile statewide — a standout result given that Spotsylvania County as a whole ranks in the bottom third of Virginia districts. The closest nearby competitor, Battlefield Elementary, sits 255 places behind in the state rankings, and most other elementary schools within a few miles rank below the state median.

Academically, Chancellor outperforms both the district and state in nearly every subject. On 2025-2026 SOL tests, the school averaged roughly 82% proficiency across all tested subjects, compared to 65% for the district and 72% for the state. Math is the signature subject, with average proficiency across grades 3–5 of about 86%, followed closely by reading at 82%. The school also posted the highest proficiency rate among nearby schools in almost every grade and subject, with the lone exception of 5th-grade math, where Battlefield Elementary edged out Chancellor by less than one percentage point. Science and Virginia Studies scores are strong as well, sitting comfortably above both district and state averages.

Beyond test scores, Chancellor shows strengths in areas that matter to parents. Chronic absenteeism was just 12.7% in 2024-2025 — well below the district rate of 19.6% and even below the state rate of 14.8%. The school serves a comparatively lower-poverty population, with 22.5% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch versus 40–90% at many nearby schools. Notably, Chancellor achieves strong outcomes for student groups that are often underserved: African American students rank in the 96th percentile statewide and Hispanic students in the 83rd percentile. The school does this while operating with larger class sizes (17.6 student-teacher ratio) and comparable per-student spending to its neighbors, pointing to strong instructional effectiveness and a stable school culture.

440

Students ?

17.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,939

Per pupil spending ?

22.5%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

5995 Plank Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407

(540) 786-6123

District: Spotsylvania County Public Schools

Students who attend Chancellor Elementary usually attend:

High:

Riverbend High

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.2%

Hispanic:

17.5%

African American:

10.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 90th percentile in 2016 → 76th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (83% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Virginia elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Spotsylvania County Public Schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 14 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school83%

District avg65%

Virginia avg72%

264^th of 1,111

Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 24%▼ down 14 pts since 2016

From top 10% (2016) to top 24% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 17Elementary Schools in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools

95^th of 131Spotsylvania County Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	76.5	264 of 1111	76.2%	★★★★☆
2025	75.0	289 of 1110	74.0%	★★★★☆
2024	73.8	297 of 1114	73.3%	★★★★☆
2023	82.5	165 of 1114	85.2%	★★★★☆
2022	78.3	228 of 1109	79.4%	★★★★☆
2021	87.8	111 of 1103	89.9%	★★★★★
2019	79.8	170 of 1105	84.6%	★★★★☆
2018	87.0	61 of 1097	94.4%	★★★★★
2017	89.5	34 of 1099	96.9%	★★★★★
2016	82.6	109 of 1096	90.1%	★★★★★
2015	77.6	183 of 1100	83.4%	★★★★☆
2014	82.3	122 of 1110	89.0%	★★★★☆
2013	80.5	138 of 1120	87.7%	★★★★☆
2012	83.9	74 of 1117	93.4%	★★★★★
2011	86.4	27 of 1117	97.6%	★★★★★
2010	82.0	65 of 1113	94.2%	★★★★★
2009	77.7	140 of 1082	87.1%	★★★★☆
2008	73.7	211 of 1081	80.5%	★★★★☆
2007	70.6	261 of 1083	75.9%	★★★★☆
2006	58.7	452 of 1071	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2005	64.8	356 of 1062	66.5%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	89.5	24 of 591	95.9%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	67.6	362 of 1100	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	71.1	317 of 1096	71.1%	★★★★☆
2024	71.6	317 of 1098	71.1%	★★★★☆
2023	73.5	271 of 1100	75.4%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	77.3	105 of 619	83.0%	★★★★☆
2025	78.9	100 of 606	83.5%	★★★★☆
2024	71.6	153 of 580	73.6%	★★★★☆
2023	83.6	53 of 564	90.6%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	64.2	339 of 1040	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.8	381 of 1046	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.9	465 of 1036	55.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	78.3	208 of 1099	81.1%	★★★★☆
2025	75.4	274 of 1093	74.9%	★★★★☆
2024	72.9	291 of 1101	73.6%	★★★★☆
2023	86.0	90 of 1093	91.8%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	62.4	386 of 974	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	62.8	376 of 973	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.2	290 of 979	70.4%	★★★★☆
2023	74.6	188 of 984	80.9%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)96th percentile+20 vs school

Hispanic (2026)83rd percentile+7 vs school

Male (2026)81st percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)67th percentile-9 vs school

Female (2026)67th percentile-9 vs school

White (2026)60th percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics86%+13 vs state

English Reading82%+11 vs state

VA Studies82%+11 vs state

Science75%+6 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, October 11, 2012

My daughter has been a Chancellor for the past 3 years. We love it and highly recommend. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, November 18, 2010

My son Kindergarten at Chancellor this year and I cannot say enough good things about the school, the principal and the teachers. They are wonderful! Mr. Hudson, the principal, knows the kids by name and is always out and about every time I have been in the school. Kudos! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Mathematics (2026)			SOL Science (2026)	SOL English Reading (2026)			SOL VA Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chancellor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5995 Plank Rd	Fredericksburg	22407	Spotsylvania County	Spotsylvania County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 786-6123	440	25	17.6	22.5%	265 (60.2%)	47 (10.7%)	77 (17.5%)	13 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	34 (7.7%)	76.5	264^th of 1111 public elementary schools	76.2%		75	289^th of 1110 public elementary schools	74.0%	25	87.3	86.4	83.6	74.6	79.8	83.8	82.1	81.8	$8,939	$57	$8,883
Harrison Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6230 Harrison Road	Fredericksburg	22407	Spotsylvania County	Spotsylvania County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 548-4864	732	53	13.8	72.8%	217 (29.6%)	120 (16.4%)	315 (43.0%)	23 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (7.5%)	14.3	994^th of 1111 public elementary schools	10.5%		17.5	955^th of 1110 public elementary schools	14.0%	39	58.0	68.1	44.4	46.3	45.5	61.6	49.1	49.4	$10,097	$1,183	$8,915
Salem Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4501 Jackson Rd	Fredericksburg	22407	Spotsylvania County	Spotsylvania County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 786-8218	573	42	13.6	64.9%	139 (24.3%)	146 (25.5%)	216 (37.7%)	20 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	49 (8.6%)	27.4	873^rd of 1111 public elementary schools	21.4%		28.6	842^nd of 1110 public elementary schools	24.1%	31	57.1	58.6	79.8	66.3	44.1	58.6	70.8	46.3	$9,215	$589	$8,626
Wilderness Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11600 Catharpin Rd	Spotsylvania	22553	Spotsylvania County	Spotsylvania County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 786-9817	647	45	14.3	72.3%	281 (43.4%)	106 (16.4%)	170 (26.3%)	11 (1.7%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	73 (11.3%)	25.7	886^th of 1111 public elementary schools	20.3%		33.1	801^st of 1110 public elementary schools	27.8%	85	75.2	50.5	60.2	50.9	55.2	61.9	61.6	65.3	$9,599	$407	$9,192
Smith Station Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7320 Smith Station Road	Fredericksburg	22407	Spotsylvania County	Spotsylvania County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 786-5443	715	43	16.6	72.6%	241 (33.7%)	186 (26.0%)	183 (25.6%)	37 (5.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (9.4%)	48.9	621^st of 1111 public elementary schools	44.1%		42.5	691^st of 1110 public elementary schools	37.7%	70	68.1	70.8	74.5	65.1	66.3	75.2	66.4	81.3	$9,738	$388	$9,350
Battlefield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11108 Leavells Road	Fredericksburg	22407	Spotsylvania County	Spotsylvania County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 786-4532	665	40	16.6	73.4%	218 (32.8%)	106 (15.9%)	255 (38.3%)	31 (4.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (8.0%)	57.2	519^th of 1111 public elementary schools	53.3%		40.1	721^st of 1110 public elementary schools	35.0%	202	79.0	86.0	84.2	73.7	60.7	66.7	75.8	71.6	$8,635	$325	$8,310
Courthouse Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9911 Courthouse Rd	Spotsylvania	22553	Spotsylvania County	Spotsylvania County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 891-0400	762	52	14.6	73.2%	293 (38.5%)	165 (21.7%)	197 (25.9%)	24 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (10.8%)	45.7	667^th of 1111 public elementary schools	40.0%		38.6	731^st of 1110 public elementary schools	34.1%	64	59.8	76.5	75.6	64.6	55.6	74.2	70.1	76.6	$9,610	$123	$9,487
Courtland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6601 Smith Station Rd	Spotsylvania	22553	Spotsylvania County	Spotsylvania County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 898-5422	548	37	14.8	40.7%	245 (44.7%)	67 (12.2%)	159 (29.0%)	18 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (10.6%)	53.3	576^th of 1111 public elementary schools	48.2%		46.7	645^th of 1110 public elementary schools	41.9%	69	78.9	74.0	79.8	66.7	72.6	71.6	68.2	67.8	$10,164	$444	$9,720
Lafayette Elementary	Public	K-5	3 Learning Lane	Fredericksburg	22401	Fredericksburg city	Fredericksburg City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 372-1135	812	54	15.0	90.8%	206 (25.4%)	232 (28.6%)	193 (23.8%)	102 (12.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	76 (9.4%)	6.5	1056^th of 1111 public elementary schools	5.0%		15.2	980^th of 1110 public elementary schools	11.7%	76	42.7	32.9	47.6	46.3	37.8	56.1	51.9	50.9	$13,018	$1,250	$11,768
Hugh Mercer Elementary	Public	K-5	2100 Cowan Blvd	Fredericksburg	22401	Fredericksburg city	Fredericksburg City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 372-1115	859	54	15.8	90.3%	180 (21.0%)	260 (30.3%)	223 (26.0%)	129 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	63 (7.3%)	11.6	1016^th of 1111 public elementary schools	8.6%		5.5	1070^th of 1110 public elementary schools	3.6%	54	44.6	52.5	58.8	55.0	39.1	52.5	55.7	53.9	$12,565	$1,160	$11,405

Frequently Asked Questions about Chancellor Elementary

What district is Chancellor Elementary in?

Spotsylvania County Public Schools

How many students attend Chancellor Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 440 students attended Chancellor Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Chancellor Elementary?

Students at Chancellor Elementary are 60% White, 18% Hispanic, 11% African American, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is Chancellor Elementary a good school?

Chancellor Elementary ranks 264^th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Chancellor Elementary attend?

Students who attend Chancellor Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Riverbend High

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