Mechanicsville Elementary

7425 Mechanicsville Elem Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23111

615 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mechanicsville Elementary School, located at 7425 Mechanicsville Elem Drive in Mechanicsville, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Hanover County Public Schools district. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the values of a historic, semi-rural suburban area. It is widely recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Virginia Department of Education, with a strong focus on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Mechanicsville Elementary often engages students through a variety of extracurricular activities, local community partnerships, and collaborative efforts between staff and parents. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

615

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mechanicsville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	370
Hispanic	50
Black	112
Asian	26
Two or More	57

White
370 (60.2 %)
Black
112 (18.2 %)
Two or More
57 (9.3 %)
Hispanic
50 (8.1 %)
Asian
26 (4.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hanover County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)723-3640
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	615
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	577
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 61

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 97