Laurel Meadow Elementary vs Pole Green Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.8 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
Pole Green Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
| Measure | Laurel Meadow Elementary Mechanicsville, Virginia | Pole Green Elementary Mechanicsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #251 of 1,142 | #63 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #2525 of 50,301 | #593 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 591 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 20.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 93% |
| city | Mechanicsville | Mechanicsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pole Green Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.0 vs 84.8).
- •Pole Green Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 84%).
- •Pole Green Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 82%).
- •Pole Green Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 44%).
- •Laurel Meadow Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.5).
- •Laurel Meadow Elementary is the larger school with 591 students compared with 527.
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 Pole Green Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pole Green Elementary ranks higher (91.0 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 Laurel Meadow Elementary and Pole Green Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Mechanicsville and Mechanicsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Meadow Elementary: 591. Pole Green Elementary: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Meadow Elementary and Pole Green Elementary rank in Virginia?
Laurel Meadow Elementary is 251st of 1,142 and Pole Green Elementary is 63rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).