Pearson's Corner Elementary

8290 New Ashcake Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116

575 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pearson's Corner Elementary School is located in Mechanicsville, Virginia, and serves as a key part of the Hanover County Public Schools district. The school is situated on New Ashcake Road and is known for providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the development of strong character traits among its students. As a community-focused institution, it strives to maintain a collaborative relationship between teachers, families, and the surrounding neighborhood to ensure a well-rounded educational experience for its elementary-aged learners.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to excellence in the classroom, offering a standard curriculum enriched by various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to help children reach their full potential. Beyond core academics, Pearson's Corner places a high priority on fostering a safe and inclusive atmosphere, encouraging students to be active participants in their school community. With its dedicated staff and focus on student success, the school remains a pillar of the Mechanicsville area, dedicated to preparing children for their future educational transitions.

575

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pearson's Corner Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	435
Hispanic	19
Black	48
Asian	44
Two or More	27
American Indian	2

White
435 (75.7 %)
Black
48 (8.3 %)
Asian
44 (7.7 %)
Two or More
27 (4.7 %)
Hispanic
19 (3.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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)723-3660
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 4

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 103