Mechanicsville Elementary School
Tel:
(804)723-3640
- Mechanicsville Elementary School serves 639 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 77% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 50%.
School Overview
- Mechanicsville Elementary School's student population of 639 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 639 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mechanicsville Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mechanicsville Elementary School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #686 out of 1,796 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 15% |
| Black | 18% | 23% |
| White | 69% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | HANOVER CO PBLC SCHS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mechanicsville Elementary School is Lee Davis High School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Stonewall Jackson Middle School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Stonewall Jackson Middle School (2.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mechanicsville Lee Davis High School Grades: 9-12 | 1513 students
2.1 miles
7052 Mechanicsville Pike
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804)723-2200 2.1 9-12 1513 - Mechanicsville Stonewall Jackson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1110 students
2.2 miles
8021 Lee Davis Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804)723-2260 2.2 6-8 1110 - Mechanicsville Laurel Meadow Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 610 students
2.4 miles
8248 Lee-davis Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804)365-4510 2.4 PK-5 610 - Mechanicsville Washington-henry Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 440 students
2.4 miles
9025 Washington Henry Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804)723-2300 2.4 PK-5 440 - Richmond Glen Lea Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 475 students
2.5 miles
3909 Austin Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804)228-2725 2.5 PK-5 475
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