Laurel Meadow Elementary vs Mechanicsville 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.
Laurel Meadow Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
591 students
Mechanicsville Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
| Measure | Laurel Meadow Elementary Mechanicsville, Virginia | Mechanicsville Elementary Mechanicsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #251 of 1,142 | #714 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2525 of 50,301 | #12285 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 591 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 100.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 88% |
| city | Mechanicsville | Mechanicsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Meadow Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 68.6).
- •Mechanicsville Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 84%).
- •Laurel Meadow Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Laurel Meadow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 100.9%).
- •Mechanicsville Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.1).
- •Laurel Meadow Elementary is the larger school with 591 students compared with 572.
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 Laurel Meadow Elementary better than Mechanicsville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Meadow Elementary ranks higher (84.8 vs 68.6 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 Laurel Meadow Elementary and Mechanicsville Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Mechanicsville and Mechanicsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Meadow Elementary: 591. Mechanicsville Elementary: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Meadow Elementary and Mechanicsville Elementary rank in Virginia?
Laurel Meadow Elementary is 251st of 1,142 and Mechanicsville Elementary is 714th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).