- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mechanicsville, VA
Mechanicsville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mechanicsville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510183000774
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mechanicsville Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Mechanicsville · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mechanicsville Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mechanicsville Elementary ranks #1 of 10 schools in Mechanicsville, VA.
School address
District: Hanover County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510183000774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Mechanicsville Elementary shrank from 615 students in 2022-23 to 580 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 510183000774 · Mechanicsville, VA Other · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 11.9:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlee High (1,470 students)
Mechanicsville Elementary shrank from 615 students in 2022-23 to 580 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Mechanicsville 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 572
Mechanicsville Elementary
572 students
What this shows Mechanicsville Elementary reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mechanicsville Elementary compares
Mechanicsville 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▼ 2% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 20% in Virginia - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.3%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Asian 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Mechanicsville Elementary is more 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 Mechanicsville 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patrick Henry High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mechanicsville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chickahominy Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mechanicsville 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
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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mechanicsville Elementary
How many students attend Mechanicsville Elementary?
Mechanicsville Elementary has 572 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mechanicsville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mechanicsville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mechanicsville Elementary is 11.9:1, which is 14% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 24% 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 Mechanicsville Elementary?
56.3% of students at Mechanicsville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mechanicsville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mechanicsville Elementary is White at 56.3% of enrollment, in Mechanicsville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mechanicsville Elementary?
Mechanicsville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Mechanicsville Elementary rank among schools in Mechanicsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mechanicsville Elementary ranks #1 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 Mechanicsville 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.