Pearson's Corner Elementary School

8290 New Ashcake Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 575 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pearson's Corner Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 575 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 5% in VA
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 88% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pearson's Corner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Pearson's Corner Elementary School's student population of 575 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

Pearson's Corner Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pearson's Corner Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#77 out of 1792 schools
(Top 5%)
(20-21)
85%
54%
(20-21)
88%
69%
(20-21)
70-74%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
8%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
7%
22%
White
74%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pearson's Corner Elementary School's ranking?
Pearson's Corner Elementary School is ranked #77 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Pearson's Corner Elementary School often compared to?
Pearson's Corner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rural Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Pearson's Corner Elementary School?
575 students attend Pearson's Corner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Pearson's Corner Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pearson's Corner Elementary School?
Pearson's Corner Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pearson's Corner Elementary School offer ?
Pearson's Corner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pearson's Corner Elementary School part of?
Pearson's Corner Elementary School is part of Hanover County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 575 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 88% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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