COLD HARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Cold Harbor Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Hanover County Public Schools school district, located in Mechanicsville, VA with about 553 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 36 teachers, Cold Harbor Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Cold Harbor Elementary School, located in Mechanicsville, Virginia, is a key component of the Hanover County Public Schools system. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a nurturing and structured educational environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal development. The campus on Cold Harbor Road serves as a central hub for elementary-aged children in the area, offering a curriculum designed to build a strong foundation in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.
Beyond its academic offerings, the school is known for fostering a collaborative community atmosphere that involves parents, teachers, and staff. Cold Harbor Elementary prioritizes the social-emotional growth of its students, often implementing programs that encourage character building, school spirit, and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on high standards and supportive instruction, the school aims to prepare its young learners for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Cold Harbor Elementary at (804) 723-3620 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-3620
COLD HARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Mechanicsville, VA with about 553 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hanover County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 553
- Teachers:
- 36.96
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 553 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending COLD HARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 80.8%
- Black or African American
- 8.3%
- Two or more races
- 5.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.1%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
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.