Pole Green Elementary School

8393 Pole Green Park Ln
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pole Green Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 5% in VA
  • : 91% (Top 1%)
  • : 90% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pole Green Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

Pole Green Elementary School's student population of 517 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
517 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Pole Green 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 Pole Green Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#38 out of 1792 schools
(Top 5%)
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91%
54%
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90%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
5%
18%
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Black
8%
22%
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White
72%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
11%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
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Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pole Green Elementary School's ranking?
Pole Green Elementary School is ranked #38 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Pole Green Elementary School often compared to?
Pole Green Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rural Point Elementary School, Laurel Meadow Elementary School, Battlefield Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Pole Green Elementary School?
517 students attend Pole Green Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Pole Green Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pole Green Elementary School?
Pole Green Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pole Green Elementary School offer ?
Pole Green Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pole Green Elementary School part of?
Pole Green Elementary School is part of Hanover Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 91% (Top 1%)
  • : 90% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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