- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mechanicsville, VA
Laurel Meadow Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Meadow Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510183002772
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Meadow Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Mechanicsville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel Meadow Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Meadow Elementary ranks #6 of 10 schools in Mechanicsville, VA.
School address
District: Hanover County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510183002772 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Laurel Meadow Elementary held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 510183002772 · Mechanicsville, VA Other · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 13.7:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlee High (1,470 students)
Laurel Meadow Elementary held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Laurel Meadow 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
Laurel Meadow Elementary
591 students
What this shows Laurel Meadow Elementary reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel Meadow Elementary compares
Laurel Meadow 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 47% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Virginia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.2%
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 591 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 3.2%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Laurel Meadow 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 Laurel Meadow 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 Laurel Meadow 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
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
Pole Green Elementary
Standard public school
527 students 13.9:1 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 (~591 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Meadow Elementary
How many students attend Laurel Meadow Elementary?
Laurel Meadow Elementary has 591 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mechanicsville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 569 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Meadow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Meadow Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% 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 Laurel Meadow Elementary?
30.6% of students at Laurel Meadow Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Meadow Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Meadow Elementary is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Mechanicsville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Meadow Elementary?
Laurel Meadow Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Laurel Meadow Elementary rank among schools in Mechanicsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Meadow Elementary ranks #6 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 Laurel Meadow 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.