KERSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kersey Creek Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Hanover County Public Schools school district, located in Mechanicsville, VA with about 725 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 51 teachers, Kersey Creek 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.
Kersey Creek Elementary School, located in Mechanicsville, Virginia, is a prominent part of the Hanover County Public Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and community involvement, the school serves a diverse student population, fostering an environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. The school prides itself on a supportive faculty and staff who work collaboratively with parents to create an engaging, inclusive atmosphere that prepares students for success in their future academic endeavors.
Beyond its rigorous core curriculum, Kersey Creek Elementary places a high value on nurturing the "whole child" through a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. The school’s culture is defined by its focus on creating a sense of belonging, often hosting community-centered events that strengthen the partnership between families and educators. With a reputation for maintaining high standards of instruction and a safe, welcoming campus, Kersey Creek remains a cornerstone of the Mechanicsville community, dedicated to helping every student reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Kersey Creek Elementary at (804) 723-3440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3440
KERSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Mechanicsville, VA with about 725 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hanover County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 725
- Teachers:
- 51.77
- 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 725 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KERSEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 80.6%
- Black or African American
- 10.6%
- Two or more races
- 5.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- 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.