Cool Spring Elementary

9964 Honey Meadows Rd
Mechanicsville, VA 23116

778 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cool Spring Elementary School, located in Mechanicsville, Virginia, is part of the Hanover County Public Schools district. Serving students in grades K-5, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to creating a nurturing and collaborative learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on core academic excellence while fostering the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its strong community involvement, maintaining a proactive PTA and partnerships that support diverse extracurricular programs and student engagement initiatives.

The school’s physical campus on Honey Meadows Road is designed to support modern instructional needs, providing a safe and accessible setting for young learners. Cool Spring is frequently recognized for its stable and experienced faculty, who prioritize personalized instruction to meet individual student goals. By focusing on building a "community of learners," the school aims to prepare its students for academic success as they transition to middle school, consistently maintaining a reputation as a cornerstone institution within the Mechanicsville area.

778

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cool Spring Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	571
Hispanic	35
Black	57
Asian	59
Two or More	55
American Indian	1

White
571 (73.4 %)
Asian
59 (7.6 %)
Black
57 (7.3 %)
Two or More
55 (7.1 %)
Hispanic
35 (4.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)723-3560
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	778
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 5

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 136

Grade 2 138

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 133

Grade 5 128