Kersey Creek Elementary

10004 Learning Lane
Mechanicsville, VA 23116

701 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

701

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kersey Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	557
Hispanic	26
Black	57
Asian	10
Two or More	49
Pacific Islander	2

White
557 (79.5 %)
Black
57 (8.1 %)
Two or More
49 (7.0 %)
Hispanic
26 (3.7 %)
Asian
10 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
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)723-3440
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	701
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
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

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 133

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 125

Grade 5 122