Hugh Mercer Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401 · Fredericksburg City Public Schools
#1135 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#41762 of 50,301 nationally
About Hugh Mercer Elementary
Hugh Mercer Elementary is a public elementary located in Fredericksburg, in the Fredericksburg City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 859 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 24.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1135th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (37th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 859.
There are 29 schools in Fredericksburg; Hugh Mercer Elementary ranks 26th of 26 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)90.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hugh Mercer Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Hugh Mercer Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
James Monroe High
Fredericksburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,013 students · 1.4 km away
Walker-Grant Middle
Fredericksburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students · 2.4 km away
Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center
Fredericksburg · Public other · Grades PK–PK
149 students · 2.6 km away
Lafayette Elementary
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
812 students · 3.1 km away
Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center at Melchers
Fredericksburg · Public other · Grades PK–PK
280 students · 3.5 km away
Salem Elementary
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
573 students · 4.6 km away
Ferry Farm Elementary
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students · 4.8 km away
Falmouth Elementary
Falmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
724 students · 5.0 km away
Spotswood Elementary
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students · 5.2 km away
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle
Falmouth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
625 students · 5.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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859 students
Cougar Elementary
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857 students
Richmond County Elementary
Warsaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
854 students
Clover Hill Elementary
Midlothian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
866 students
Cool Spring Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
852 students
Anne E. Moncure Elementary
Stafford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
852 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hugh Mercer Elementary a good school?
Hugh Mercer Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 24.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1135 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hugh Mercer Elementary rank in Virginia?
Hugh Mercer Elementary ranks #1135 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #41762 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hugh Mercer Elementary?
Hugh Mercer Elementary had 859 students in 2025.
Is Hugh Mercer Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Hugh Mercer Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hugh Mercer Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hugh Mercer Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.