Laurel Meadow Elementary

8248 Lee-Davis Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111

(804)723-2040

569 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Laurel Meadow Elementary School, located in Mechanicsville, Virginia, is a prominent educational institution within the Hanover County Public Schools district. Serving students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth, the school is known for its focus on creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It emphasizes academic excellence while fostering a community atmosphere, often engaging families through active PTA involvement and various school-wide events that bridge the gap between home and classroom learning.

The school is well-regarded for its modern facilities and its commitment to integrating technology and project-based learning into the curriculum. Laurel Meadow places a strong emphasis on character development and the social-emotional well-being of its students, aiming to prepare them not just for middle school, but for long-term success. By maintaining a balance between rigorous state standards and a nurturing school culture, the staff at Laurel Meadow strives to ensure that every student feels valued and motivated to reach their individual potential.

569

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurel Meadow Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	418
Hispanic	48
Black	54
Asian	15
Two or More	33
American Indian	1

White
418 (73.5 %)
Black
54 (9.5 %)
Hispanic
48 (8.4 %)
Two or More
33 (5.8 %)
Asian
15 (2.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)723-2040
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	569
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 35

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 101