Mechanicsville Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111 · Hanover County Public Schools
#714 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#12285 of 50,301 nationally
About Mechanicsville Elementary
Mechanicsville Elementary is a public elementary located in Mechanicsville, in the Hanover County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 572 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 714th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 572.
There are 16 schools in Mechanicsville; Mechanicsville Elementary ranks 16th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)88%
- Reading proficiency (30%)78%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.7
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 Mechanicsville Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 88%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Mechanicsville Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mechanicsville High
Mechanicsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,245 students · 3.4 km away
Bell Creek Middle
Mechanicsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
903 students · 3.5 km away
Washington-Henry Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students · 3.8 km away
L. Douglas Wilder Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students · 3.9 km away
Glen Lea Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students · 3.9 km away
Laurel Meadow Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
591 students · 4.1 km away
Harvie Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students · 4.5 km away
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students · 4.6 km away
Laburnum Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students · 4.6 km away
Henrico High
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,300 students · 4.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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572 students
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Alton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
Crozet Elementary
Crozet · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary
Danville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
571 students
Forestville Elementary
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
571 students
Pearson's Corner Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mechanicsville Elementary a good school?
Mechanicsville Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 68.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #714 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 Mechanicsville Elementary rank in Virginia?
Mechanicsville Elementary ranks #714 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #12285 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mechanicsville Elementary?
Mechanicsville Elementary had 572 students in 2025.
Is Mechanicsville Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Mechanicsville Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Mechanicsville Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mechanicsville Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.