Cold Harbor Elementary vs Laurel Meadow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cold Harbor Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
Laurel Meadow Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
591 students
| Measure | Cold Harbor Elementary Mechanicsville, Virginia | Laurel Meadow Elementary Mechanicsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #265 of 1,142 | #251 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2749 of 50,301 | #2525 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 495 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 84% |
| city | Mechanicsville | Mechanicsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.3 vs 84.8).
- •Cold Harbor Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 84%).
- •Laurel Meadow Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 74%).
- •Laurel Meadow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 44.2%).
- •Cold Harbor Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.1).
- •Laurel Meadow Elementary is the larger school with 591 students compared with 495.
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 Cold Harbor Elementary better than Laurel Meadow Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cold Harbor Elementary and Laurel Meadow Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Mechanicsville and Mechanicsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cold Harbor Elementary: 495. Laurel Meadow Elementary: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cold Harbor Elementary and Laurel Meadow Elementary rank in Virginia?
Cold Harbor Elementary is 265th of 1,142 and Laurel Meadow Elementary is 251st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).