Hugh Mercer Elementary School

2100 Cowan Blvd
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(School attendance zone shown in map)

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
866 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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State Level (VA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
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14:1
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American Indian
(20-21)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(20-21)
10%
8%
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Hispanic
(20-21)
24%
18%
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Black
(20-21)
29%
22%
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White
(20-21)
26%
46%
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Hawaiian
(20-21)
1%
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)
10%
6%
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Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
77%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hugh Mercer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Hugh Mercer Elementary School often compared to?
Hugh Mercer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Monroe High School, Walker-grant Middle School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Hugh Mercer Elementary School?
866 students attend Hugh Mercer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Hugh Mercer Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Hugh Mercer Elementary School offer ?
Hugh Mercer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hugh Mercer Elementary School part of?
Hugh Mercer Elementary School is part of Fredericksburg City PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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