How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hugh Mercer Elementary | Walker-Grant Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fredericksburg, VA | Fredericksburg, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 859 | 796 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.3:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 83.9% | 83.1% |
| 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 | Hugh Mercer Elementary | Walker-Grant Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,958 | $15,958 |
| District | Fredericksburg City Public Schools | Fredericksburg City Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hugh Mercer Elementary | Walker-Grant Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21.0% | 20.6% |
| African American | 30.3% | 27.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.0% | 26.4% |
| Asian | 15.0% | 15.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.3% | 9.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hugh Mercer Elementary | Walker-Grant Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 429.5:1 | 265.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 44.9% | 40.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 124 | 163 |
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 Editorial.