Hartwood Elementary

14 Shackleford Well Rd
Hartwood, VA 22406

627 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hartwood Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Hartwood, Virginia, serving students in Stafford County. As a community-focused institution, it provides a foundational educational environment for children in the surrounding area. The school is known for being situated in a quieter, semi-rural setting, which helps foster a close-knit atmosphere where staff and families often engage in collaborative efforts to support student development and academic success.

Academically, Hartwood Elementary follows the standards set by the Stafford County Public Schools district, offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging social-emotional growth. The school prioritizes creating a safe and welcoming learning environment that prepares students for their transition to middle school. Through its commitment to traditional instructional methods and local engagement, Hartwood Elementary remains a cornerstone of its community, focusing on building strong educational roots for the children of the Hartwood area.

627

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hartwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	356
Hispanic	109
Black	96
Asian	23
Two or More	43

White
356 (56.8%)
Hispanic
109 (17.4%)
Black
96 (15.3%)
Two or More
43 (6.9%)
Asian
23 (3.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Stafford County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)752-4441
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	627
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 132