- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mechanicsville, VA
Cold Harbor Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cold Harbor Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510183001995
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cold Harbor Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #8 of 10
- schools in Mechanicsville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cold Harbor Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cold Harbor Elementary ranks #8 of 10 schools in Mechanicsville, VA.
School address
District: Hanover County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510183001995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Cold Harbor Elementary held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 510183001995 · Mechanicsville, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 13.4:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlee High (1,470 students)
Cold Harbor Elementary held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Cold Harbor Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlee High
Atlee High
1,470 students
- Hanover High
Hanover High
1,349 students
- Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry High
1,294 students
- Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville High
1,245 students
- Chickahominy M
Chickahominy Middle
1,199 students
- This school 495
Cold Harbor Elementary
495 students
What this shows Cold Harbor Elementary reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cold Harbor Elementary compares
Cold Harbor Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 39% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Virginia - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,035
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 7.1%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Cold Harbor Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hanover County Public Schools reports $13,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cold Harbor Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlee High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanover High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patrick Henry High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mechanicsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chickahominy Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cold Harbor Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 1,199
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Mechanicsville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cool Spring Elementary
Standard public school
852 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Kersey Creek Elementary
Standard public school
672 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Rural Point Elementary
Standard public school
627 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Laurel Meadow Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Mechanicsville Elementary
Standard public school
572 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Pearson's Corner Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cold Harbor Elementary
How many students attend Cold Harbor Elementary?
Cold Harbor Elementary has 495 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mechanicsville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cold Harbor Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cold Harbor Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cold Harbor Elementary?
35.3% of students at Cold Harbor Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cold Harbor Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cold Harbor Elementary is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Mechanicsville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cold Harbor Elementary?
Cold Harbor Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cold Harbor Elementary rank among schools in Mechanicsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cold Harbor Elementary ranks #8 of 10 schools in Mechanicsville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mechanicsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hanover County Public Schools?
Besides Cold Harbor Elementary, Hanover County Public Schools also operates Atlee High (1,470 students), Hanover High (1,349 students), and Patrick Henry High (1,294 students). See the Hanover County Public Schools district page for the complete list.