Battlefield Park Elementary vs Laurel Meadow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Battlefield Park Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students
Laurel Meadow Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
591 students
| Measure | Battlefield Park Elementary Mechanicsville, Virginia | Laurel Meadow Elementary Mechanicsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #72 of 1,142 | #251 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #662 of 50,301 | #2525 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 407 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 84% |
| city | Mechanicsville | Mechanicsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Battlefield Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.6 vs 84.8).
- •Battlefield Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 84%).
- •Battlefield Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 44%).
- •Battlefield Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.1).
- •Laurel Meadow Elementary is the larger school with 591 students compared with 407.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Battlefield Park Elementary better than Laurel Meadow Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Battlefield Park Elementary ranks higher (90.6 vs 84.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Battlefield Park Elementary and Laurel Meadow Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Mechanicsville and Mechanicsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Battlefield Park Elementary: 407. Laurel Meadow Elementary: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Battlefield Park Elementary and Laurel Meadow Elementary rank in Virginia?
Battlefield Park Elementary is 72nd of 1,142 and Laurel Meadow Elementary is 251st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).