Kersey Creek Elementary

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Kersey Creek Elementary ranks 256 th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kersey Creek Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Mechanicsville, Virginia, serving 701 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hanover County Public Schools district, which is ranked 21 out of 130 school districts in the state.

Kersey Creek Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Virginia, with students outperforming state and district averages in SOL assessments across various subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 88.89% of Kersey Creek's 5th-grade students achieved proficiency in mathematics, compared to 80.06% for the Hanover County Public Schools district and 67.98% for the state of Virginia. However, the school has a predominantly white student population (79.46%) and a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (12.98%), suggesting a lack of racial and socioeconomic diversity compared to nearby schools like Mechanicsville Elementary (59.19% free/reduced-price lunch) and Longdale Elementary (89.66% free/reduced-price lunch).

The proximity of Kersey Creek Elementary to other schools in the Hanover County Public Schools district, such as Pole Green Elementary, presents an opportunity for collaboration and the sharing of best practices. By working together, these schools could potentially leverage their strengths and resources to improve educational outcomes for all students in the region, addressing the racial and socioeconomic disparities observed within the Kersey Creek Elementary community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

10004 Learning Lane
Mechanicsville, VA 23116

(804) 723-3440

District: Hanover County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
256^th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,355

Students who attend Kersey Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Oak Knoll Middle
High:	Hanover High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 701

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.5%

African American:

8.1%

Two or more races:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kersey Creek Elementary ranks better than 77% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 5^th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Hanover County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.99. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Kersey Creek Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hanover County Public Schools District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kersey Creek Elementary is $8,355, which is the lowest among 15 elementary schools in the Hanover County Public Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kersey Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kersey Creek Elementary 256^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Kersey Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Hanover County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hanover County Public Schools 21^st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kersey Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kersey Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2007	78.27	142^nd	1083	86.9%
2008	77.69	143^rd	1081	86.8%
2009	85.39	31^st	1082	97.1%
2010	81.20	79^th	1113	92.9%
2011	80.25	116^th	1117	89.6%
2012	80.35	128^th	1117	88.5%
2013	81.94	117^th	1120	89.6%
2014	79.27	157^th	1110	85.9%
2015	84.89	74^th	1100	93.3%
2016	82.58	110^th	1096	90.0%
2017	82.14	121^st	1099	89.0%
2018	84.41	98^th	1097	91.1%
2019	83.15	113^th	1105	89.8%
2021	92.01	42^nd	1103	96.2%
2022	79.71	214^th	1109	80.7%
2023	77.73	239^th	1114	78.5%
2024	76.99	256^th	1114	77.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kersey Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	61.45	399^th	1036	61.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Kersey Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	68.86	335^th	1100	69.5%
2024	72.23	306^th	1098	72.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Kersey Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.26	150^th	324	53.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Kersey Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	81.41	167^th	1093	84.7%
2024	77.56	230^th	1101	79.1%

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Rank History for White students at Kersey Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.94	386^th	984	60.8%
2024	56.22	480^th	979	51.0%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kersey Creek Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	632	46	10	14	2	n/a	n/a	8	712
2008	598	49	18	16	2	n/a	n/a	8	691
2009	596	41	19	17	0	n/a	n/a	3	676
2010	568	51	16	13	0	n/a	n/a	3	651
2011	550	35	16	19	0	0	17	0	637
2012	546	44	12	19	0	0	17	0	638
2013	515	42	14	16	0	0	18	0	605
2014	524	49	12	15	0	0	23	0	623
2015	517	50	8	13	0	0	33	0	621
2016	550	56	5	17	0	0	35	0	663
2017	586	62	4	21	1	0	38	0	712
2018	584	77	3	21	1	0	39	0	725
2019	580	72	4	34	1	1	37	0	729
2020	608	60	6	28	1	2	42	0	747
2021	540	62	7	34	1	2	31	0	677
2022	572	54	7	26	1	2	39	0	701
2023	557	57	10	26	0	2	49	0	701

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kersey Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	712	47.5	15.0	5.3
2008	691	40.6	17.0	4.7
2009	676	35.1	19.3	4.8
2010	651	36.0	18.0	9.7
2011	637	33.0	19.3	7.7
2012	638	41.0	15.5	10.7
2013	605	40.3	15.0	10.2
2014	623	36.9	16.8	10.9
2015	621	41.0	15.1	7.7
2016	663	42.0	15.7	7.5
2017	712	44.3	16.0	7.7
2018	725	51.7	14.0	11.2
2019	729	48.1	15.1	11
2020	747	45.4	16.4	11
2021	677	29.7	22.7	n/a
2022	701	37.8	18.5	11.7
2023	701	44.0	15.9	13

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kersey Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	712	47.5	15.0	5.3
2008	691	40.6	17.0	4.7
2009	676	35.1	19.3	4.8
2010	651	36.0	18.0	9.7
2011	637	33.0	19.3	7.7
2012	638	41.0	15.5	10.7
2013	605	40.3	15.0	10.2
2014	623	36.9	16.8	10.9
2015	621	41.0	15.1	7.7
2016	663	42.0	15.7	7.5
2017	712	44.3	16.0	7.7
2018	725	51.7	14.0	11.2
2019	729	48.1	15.1	11
2020	747	45.4	16.4	11
2021	677	29.7	22.7	n/a
2022	701	37.8	18.5	11.7
2023	701	44.0	15.9	13

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kersey Creek Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$199 (3.0%)	$6,393 (97.0%)	$6,592
2020	$197 (3.0%)	$6,385 (97.0%)	$6,582
2021	$469 (5.6%)	$7,886 (94.4%)	$8,355

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kersey Creek Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 113^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 239^th of 1114 Elementary schools	11.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kersey Creek Elementary)	97	79.7	17.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hanover County Public Schools)	92	81.9	10.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Kersey Creek Elementary)	83	77.2	5.8%
3rd Grade English Reading (Hanover County Public Schools)	78	73.6	4.4%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kersey Creek Elementary)	96	80.8	15.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hanover County Public Schools)	90	83.6	6.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Kersey Creek Elementary)	85	78.4	6.6%
4th Grade English Reading (Hanover County Public Schools)	82	78.7	3.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kersey Creek Elementary)	92	86.7	5.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hanover County Public Schools)	86	78.4	7.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Kersey Creek Elementary)	88	79.8	8.2%
5th Grade Science (Hanover County Public Schools)	82	75.3	6.7%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Kersey Creek Elementary)	91	84.9	6.1%
5th Grade English Reading (Hanover County Public Schools)	86	79.9	6.1%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kersey Creek Elementary)	100	96	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hanover County Public Schools)	90	77	13%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	57	21%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	729	701	3.8%
African American	72	57	20.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	4	10	150%
Hispanic	34	26	23.5%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	580	557	4%
Two or More Races	37	49	32.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11%	13%	2%

Schools Near Kersey Creek Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kersey Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10004 Learning Lane	Mechanicsville	23116	Hanover County	Hanover County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 723-3440	701	44	15.9	13.0%	557 (79.5%)	57 (8.1%)	26 (3.7%)	10 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	49 (7.0%)	77	256^th of 1114 public elementary schools	77.0%		77.7	239^th of 1114 public elementary schools	78.5%	17	83.1	85.8	88.9	78.6	79.8	76.6	80.5	85.0	$8,355	$469	$7,886
Pearson's Corner Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8290 New Ashcake Road	Mechanicsville	23116	Hanover County	Hanover County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 723-3660	575	37	15.5	11.5%	435 (75.7%)	48 (8.3%)	19 (3.3%)	44 (7.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.7%)	90.8	36^th of 1114 public elementary schools	96.8%		90.3	48^th of 1114 public elementary schools	95.7%	12	91.0	93.1	88.9	90.2	90.0	93.1	90.2	94.0	$8,893	$417	$8,475
Cool Spring Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9964 Honey Meadows Rd	Mechanicsville	23116	Hanover County	Hanover County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 723-3560	778	48	16.2	11.3%	571 (73.4%)	57 (7.3%)	35 (4.5%)	59 (7.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (7.1%)	79.2	225^th of 1114 public elementary schools	79.8%		81.3	188^th of 1114 public elementary schools	83.1%	37	82.9	86.1	83.7	78.5	79.6	82.2	82.6	89.1	$9,098	$478	$8,620
Washington-Henry Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9025 Washington Henry Drive	Mechanicsville	23116	Hanover County	Hanover County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 723-2300	385	27	14.2	26.8%	290 (75.3%)	32 (8.3%)	17 (4.4%)	18 (4.7%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.2%)	71.2	332^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	70.2%		75.5	260^th of 1114 public elementary schools	76.7%	72	83.1	87.3	77.6	79.3	75.4	73.0	81.0	73.0	$9,961	$242	$9,719
Rural Point Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7161 Studley Road	Mechanicsville	23116	Hanover County	Hanover County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 723-3580	607	43	14.1	14.2%	479 (78.9%)	21 (3.5%)	23 (3.8%)	41 (6.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.9%)	82.5	166^th of 1114 public elementary schools	85.1%		83.5	143^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	87.2%	23	90.8	92.2	83.5	78.7	80.6	86.4	80.6	90.3	$10,695	$916	$9,780
Longdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9500 Norfolk St	Glen Allen	23060	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 261-5095	474	37	12.9	89.7%	107 (22.6%)	236 (49.8%)	77 (16.2%)	30 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.9%)	24.4	907^th of 1114 public elementary schools	18.6%		23.7	900^th of 1114 public elementary schools	19.2%	7	55.4	52.1	70.4	66.7	53.9	48.0	57.4		$11,126	$1,688	$9,438
Chamberlayne Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8200 St Charles Rd	Richmond	23227	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 261-5030	318	27	11.7	88.7%	42 (13.2%)	182 (57.2%)	53 (16.7%)	16 (5.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.2%)	47.4	645^th of 1114 public elementary schools	42.1%		47.9	634^th of 1114 public elementary schools	43.1%	11	45.7	78.8	80.4	72.3	54.4	75.0	69.6		$11,354	$1,850	$9,504
Laurel Meadow Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8248 Lee-Davis Road	Mechanicsville	23111	Hanover County	Hanover County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 723-2040	569	43	13.2	35.9%	418 (73.5%)	54 (9.5%)	48 (8.4%)	15 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.8%)	62.7	459^th of 1114 public elementary schools	58.8%		74.1	278^th of 1114 public elementary schools	75.0%	181	83.0	81.4	81.8	74.6	71.3	62.9	77.8	73.2	$9,819	$388	$9,431
Mechanicsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7425 Mechanicsville Elem Drive	Mechanicsville	23111	Hanover County	Hanover County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 723-3640	615	48	12.8	59.2%	370 (60.2%)	112 (18.2%)	50 (8.1%)	26 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (9.3%)	61.6	471^st of 1114 public elementary schools	57.7%		64.1	419^th of 1114 public elementary schools	62.4%	52	85.1	83.9	77.3	67.4	75.8	72.0	71.4	68.2	$10,619	$2,248	$8,370
Greenwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10960 Greenwood Rd.	Glen Allen	23059	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 261-2970	600	43	14.1	49.5%	210 (35.0%)	200 (33.3%)	40 (6.7%)	110 (18.3%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	35 (5.8%)	72.2	320^th of 1114 public elementary schools	71.3%		67.1	384^th of 1114 public elementary schools	65.5%	64	81.9	73.5	80.6	77.6	75.3	80.2	85.3		$8,981	$808	$8,172

Frequently Asked Questions about Kersey Creek Elementary

What schools do graduates of Kersey Creek Elementary attend?

Students who attend Kersey Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oak Knoll Middle
High : Hanover High

What district is Kersey Creek Elementary in?

Hanover County Public Schools

How many students attend Kersey Creek Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 701 students attended Kersey Creek Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Kersey Creek Elementary?

Students at Kersey Creek Elementary are 79% White, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Is Kersey Creek Elementary a good school?

Kersey Creek Elementary ranks 256^th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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