POLE GREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pole Green Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Hanover County Public Schools school district, located in Mechanicsville, VA with about 610 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 37 teachers, Pole Green Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Pole Green Elementary School, located in Mechanicsville, Virginia, is a key part of the Hanover County Public Schools district. Serving students in grades PK–5, the school is situated adjacent to the expansive Pole Green Park, which provides a unique community setting for both academic and extracurricular activities. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both strong academic foundations and the development of character in its young learners.
The school community at Pole Green is characterized by active parental involvement and a collaborative spirit between staff, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. By utilizing its proximity to local parks and integrating modern instructional practices, the school aims to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for the transition to middle school. As a staple of the Mechanicsville area, Pole Green Elementary consistently strives to maintain high academic standards while promoting a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere for its diverse student body.
For more information, contact Pole Green Elementary at (804) 365-4700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 365-4700
POLE GREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Mechanicsville, VA with about 610 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hanover County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 610
- Teachers:
- 37.5
- 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 610 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POLE GREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 81.8%
- Two or more races
- 6.2%
- Black or African American
- 5.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
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.