Courtland Elementary School in Spotsylvania, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Courtland Elementary School is a suburban public school in Spotsylvania, Virginia that is part of Spotsylvania Co Public Schools. It serves 588 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.0:1. Its teachers have had 13 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

588 Students

31 Teachers

6601 Smith Station Rd

Spotsylvania, VA 22553 View local requests

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Courtland Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Barsanti

Mrs. Silver

Mrs. Zinser

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Courtland Elementary School Demographics

41%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

44%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Courtland Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 20, 2026

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