How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cold Harbor Elementary | Laurel Meadow Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mechanicsville, VA | Mechanicsville, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 495 | 591 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.1:1 | 13.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.6% | 39.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cold Harbor Elementary | Laurel Meadow Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,035 | $13,035 |
| District | Hanover County Public Schools | Hanover County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cold Harbor Elementary | Laurel Meadow Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72.7% | 69.5% |
| African American | 7.1% | 10.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% | 10.8% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.1% | 5.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cold Harbor Elementary | Laurel Meadow Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 475:1 | 524:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.9% | 7.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 14 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.