HUGH MERCER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hugh Mercer Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fredericksburg City Public Schools school district, located in Fredericksburg, VA with about 854 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 57 teachers, Hugh Mercer Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hugh Mercer Elementary School, located at 2100 Cowan Blvd in Fredericksburg, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Fredericksburg City Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of General Hugh Mercer, a Revolutionary War hero who was a prominent physician and resident of the Fredericksburg area. It functions as a key component of the local community, catering to the academic and social development of primary-grade students in the region.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and character development. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies and community resources, Hugh Mercer Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success. Its location on Cowan Boulevard places it in a central part of the city, allowing it to act as a neighborhood hub that encourages active parental involvement and community engagement to enrich the overall student experience.

For more information, contact Hugh Mercer Elementary at (540) 372-1115 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.