- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fredericksburg, VA
Hugh Mercer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hugh Mercer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510151000660
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hugh Mercer Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #13 of 14
- schools in Fredericksburg · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 83.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hugh Mercer Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hugh Mercer Elementary ranks #13 of 14 schools in Fredericksburg, VA.
School address
District: Fredericksburg City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510151000660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-110 students YoY
Hugh Mercer Elementary shrank from 959 students in 2022-23 to 849 in 2023-24 (-11.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-110 students YoY 510151000660 · Fredericksburg, VA Other · MID · TRAD
859 enr · 15.3:1 · 83.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: James Monroe High (1,013 students)
Hugh Mercer Elementary shrank from 959 students in 2022-23 to 849 in 2023-24 (-11.5%). Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Hugh Mercer Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Monroe H
James Monroe High
1,013 students
- This school
Hugh Mercer Elementary
859 students
- Lafayette Elem
Lafayette Elementary
812 students
- Walker-Grant M
Walker-Grant Middle
796 students
- Walker-Grant E 149
Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center
149 students
What this shows Hugh Mercer Elementary reports 859 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hugh Mercer Elementary compares
Hugh Mercer Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.9% | ▲ 46% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 859 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
859
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Virginia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,150
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 30.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
White 21.0%
Asian 15.0%
Two or More 7.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 30.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.9, Hugh Mercer Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fredericksburg City Public Schools reports $17,150 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hugh Mercer Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Monroe High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walker-Grant Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hugh Mercer Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Fredericksburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Parkside Elementary
Standard public school
946 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Lafayette Elementary
Standard public school
812 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Cedar Forest Elementary
Standard public school
789 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Harrison Road Elementary
Standard public school
732 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Smith Station Elementary
Standard public school
715 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Lee Hill Elementary
Standard public school
680 students 17:1 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 (~859 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hugh Mercer Elementary
How many students attend Hugh Mercer Elementary?
Hugh Mercer Elementary has 859 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fredericksburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 959 (2022-23) → 849 (2023-24), down 110.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hugh Mercer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hugh Mercer Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hugh Mercer Elementary?
83.9% of students at Hugh Mercer Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hugh Mercer Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hugh Mercer Elementary is African American at 30.3% of enrollment, in Fredericksburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hugh Mercer Elementary?
Hugh Mercer Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Hugh Mercer Elementary rank among schools in Fredericksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Hugh Mercer Elementary ranks #13 of 14 schools in Fredericksburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fredericksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Fredericksburg City Public Schools?
Besides Hugh Mercer Elementary, Fredericksburg City Public Schools also operates James Monroe High (1,013 students), Lafayette Elementary (812 students), and Walker-Grant Middle (796 students). See the Fredericksburg City Public Schools district page for the complete list.