BATTLEFIELD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Battlefield Park Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Hanover County Public Schools school district, located in Mechanicsville, VA with about 468 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 27 teachers, Battlefield Park Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Battlefield Park Elementary School, located on Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Hanover County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while encouraging curiosity and a love for lifelong learning.

Beyond core academics, Battlefield Park Elementary places a strong value on community engagement and the partnership between educators, parents, and students. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and nurturing, often hosting activities and programs that promote school spirit and collaborative growth. With a focus on character education and high academic standards, Battlefield Park strives to provide a stable, enriching foundation that helps every child reach their full potential within the Mechanicsville community.

For more information, contact Battlefield Park Elementary at (804) 723-3600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5501 Mechanicsville Turnpike
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
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BATTLEFIELD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Mechanicsville, VA with about 468 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
468
Teachers:
27.45
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 468 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BATTLEFIELD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.

White
83.8%
Two or more races
6.2%
Black or African American
4.9%
Hispanic/Latino
3.0%
Asian
2.1%

Female
46.2%
Male
53.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.