Is Pole Green Elementary a good school?

Pole Green Elementary ranks 155 th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pole Green Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 534 students attended Pole Green Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Pole Green Elementary?

Students at Pole Green Elementary are 71% White, 11% Two or more races, 8% African American, 6% Hispanic, 4% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Pole Green Elementary attend?

Students who attend Pole Green Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Oak Knoll Middle High : Hanover High

Pole Green Elementary

Summary:

Pole Green Elementary is a public elementary school in Mechanicsville, Virginia, serving 534 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Hanover County Public Schools district, which is ranked 21 out of 130 school districts in Virginia, Pole Green consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state.

Pole Green Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Pole Green's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students achieved 88.64%, 90.43%, and 90.32% proficiency in mathematics, respectively, compared to the state averages of 70.11%, 71.16%, and 67.98%. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of diverse student subgroups, including male students, African American students, and students with disabilities.

Pole Green Elementary's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 70.6% White, 7.68% African American, 6.37% Hispanic, 4.31% Asian, and 10.86% two or more races, is higher than some of the nearby schools, such as Kersey Creek Elementary (79.46% White) and Battlefield Park Elementary (83.91% White). The school's commitment to equity and inclusion is further demonstrated by its strong performance across various student subgroups, which can serve as a model for other schools in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

8393 Pole Green Park Ln
Mechanicsville, VA 23116

(804) 365-4700

District: Hanover County Public Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,037

Students who attend Pole Green Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Oak Knoll Middle
High:	Hanover High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 534

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.6%

Two or more races:

10.9%

African American:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pole Green Elementary ranks better than 86.1% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2^nd among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Hanover County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.83. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pole Green Elementary is $9,037. 12 elementary schools in the Hanover County Public Schools District spend more per student.

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Pole Green Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pole Green Elementary 155^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Pole Green Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Pole Green Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pole Green Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	78.04	162^nd	1062	84.7%
2006	78.76	133^rd	1071	87.6%
2007	84.90	52^nd	1083	95.2%
2008	77.21	153^rd	1081	85.8%
2009	82.66	63^rd	1082	94.2%
2010	83.67	43^rd	1113	96.1%
2011	84.17	60^th	1117	94.6%
2012	82.37	97^th	1117	91.3%
2013	86.88	64^th	1120	94.3%
2014	80.68	142^nd	1110	87.2%
2015	69.81	300^th	1100	72.7%
2016	78.13	178^th	1096	83.8%
2017	73.61	245^th	1099	77.7%
2018	82.48	120^th	1097	89.1%
2019	78.51	190^th	1105	82.8%
2021	94.63	12^th	1103	98.9%
2022	87.77	84^th	1109	92.4%
2023	86.38	102^nd	1114	90.8%
2024	82.83	155^th	1114	86.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pole Green Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	81.03	109^th	1036	89.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Pole Green Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	83.47	128^th	1100	88.4%
2024	76.04	243^rd	1098	77.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Pole Green Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.06	44^th	324	86.4%
2024	69.09	88^th	355	75.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Pole Green Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	85.98	91^st	1093	91.7%
2024	85.41	95^th	1101	91.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Pole Green Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	93.81	12^th	588	98.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pole Green Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.47	125^th	564	77.8%

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Rank History for White students at Pole Green Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	80.00	114^th	984	88.4%
2024	67.72	297^th	979	69.7%

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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 Pole Green Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	723	38	12	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	782
2002	823	57	21	9	5	n/a	n/a	0	915
2003	823	57	21	9	5	n/a	n/a	0	915
2004	881	63	25	11	6	n/a	n/a	16	1002
2005	876	77	23	13	7	n/a	n/a	21	1017
2006	849	73	26	10	13	n/a	n/a	23	994
2007	865	73	24	19	9	n/a	n/a	28	1018
2008	862	79	25	18	7	n/a	n/a	28	1019
2009	495	44	10	10	2	n/a	n/a	28	589
2010	528	46	15	9	2	n/a	n/a	20	620
2011	503	42	6	13	1	0	17	0	582
2012	504	44	6	15	1	0	21	0	591
2013	498	44	11	18	2	0	21	0	594
2014	520	41	10	19	2	0	26	0	618
2015	513	41	12	14	2	0	26	0	608
2016	518	38	15	13	2	0	31	0	617
2017	518	36	17	16	2	0	44	0	633
2018	499	32	18	22	1	0	38	0	610
2019	474	32	22	18	0	0	45	0	591
2020	450	43	25	25	0	0	43	0	586
2021	381	47	23	26	0	0	47	0	524
2022	373	40	20	28	0	0	56	0	517
2023	377	41	23	34	1	0	58	0	534

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 Pole Green Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	782	47.0	16.6	7.7
2002	915	58.0	15.8	5.8
2003	915	58.0	15.8	5.8
2004	1002	61.0	16.4	7.5
2005	1017	58.0	17.5	7.9
2006	994	68.0	14.6	7.9
2007	1018	77.4	13.2	9.1
2008	1019	53.0	19.2	10.7
2009	589	31.0	19.0	9.3
2010	620	32.5	19.0	13.3
2011	582	32.0	18.1	12
2012	591	38.0	15.5	12.9
2013	594	38.1	15.5	15.5
2014	618	35.5	17.3	17.2
2015	608	36.0	16.8	14.6
2016	617	39.0	15.8	9.7
2017	633	38.0	16.6	11.7
2018	610	37.5	16.2	14.1
2019	591	37.6	15.6	14.2
2020	586	34.7	16.8	15.5
2021	524	22.7	23.0	n/a
2022	517	29.2	17.6	17.6
2023	534	38.0	14.0	18.5

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 Pole Green Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	782	47.0	16.6	7.7
2002	915	58.0	15.8	5.8
2003	915	58.0	15.8	5.8
2004	1002	61.0	16.4	7.5
2005	1017	58.0	17.5	7.9
2006	994	68.0	14.6	7.9
2007	1018	77.4	13.2	9.1
2008	1019	53.0	19.2	10.7
2009	589	31.0	19.0	9.3
2010	620	32.5	19.0	13.3
2011	582	32.0	18.1	12
2012	591	38.0	15.5	12.9
2013	594	38.1	15.5	15.5
2014	618	35.5	17.3	17.2
2015	608	36.0	16.8	14.6
2016	617	39.0	15.8	9.7
2017	633	38.0	16.6	11.7
2018	610	37.5	16.2	14.1
2019	591	37.6	15.6	14.2
2020	586	34.7	16.8	15.5
2021	524	22.7	23.0	n/a
2022	517	29.2	17.6	17.6
2023	534	38.0	14.0	18.5

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 Pole Green Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$6,820 (100.0%)	$6,820
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$7,020 (100.0%)	$7,020
2021	$367 (4.1%)	$8,669 (95.9%)	$9,037

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pole Green Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 190^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 102^nd of 1114 Elementary schools	8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pole Green Elementary)	94	91	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 (Pole Green Elementary)	83	82.2	0.8%
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 (Pole Green Elementary)	93	92.9	0.1%
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 (Pole Green Elementary)	86	81.9	4.1%
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 (Pole Green Elementary)	88	88.6	0.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hanover County Public Schools)	86	78.4	7.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Pole Green Elementary)	84	80.8	3.2%
5th Grade Science (Hanover County Public Schools)	82	75.3	6.7%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Pole Green Elementary)	88	89.9	1.9%
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 (Pole Green Elementary)	100	100
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	591	534	9.6%
African American	32	41	28.1%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	22	23	4.5%
Hispanic	18	34	88.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	474	377	20.5%
Two or More Races	45	58	28.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.2%	18.5%	4.3%

Schools Near Pole Green 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
Pole Green Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8393 Pole Green Park Ln	Mechanicsville	23116	Hanover County	Hanover County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 365-4700	534	38	14.0	18.5%	377 (70.6%)	41 (7.7%)	34 (6.4%)	23 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (10.9%)	82.8	155^th of 1114 public elementary schools	86.1%		86.4	102^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	90.8%	53	88.6	90.4	90.3	83.5	76.1	81.7	85.9	89.3	$9,037	$367	$8,669
Battlefield Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5501 Mechanicsville Turnpike	Mechanicsville	23111	Hanover County	Hanover County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 723-3600	404	28	14.4	18.3%	339 (83.9%)	10 (2.5%)	24 (5.9%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.4%)	67.4	388^th of 1114 public elementary schools	65.2%		63.6	421^st of 1114 public elementary schools	62.2%	33	71.0	91.2	82.0	76.3	64.5	82.5	71.2	86.0	$11,263	$1,122	$10,141
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
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
Cold Harbor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6740 Cold Harbor Road	Mechanicsville	23111	Hanover County	Hanover County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 723-3620	527	37	14.2	39.8%	396 (75.1%)	40 (7.6%)	37 (7.0%)	18 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.8%)	50.8	603^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	45.9%		43.2	691^st of 1114 public elementary schools	38.0%	88	73.1	72.1	62.7	69.2	56.7	73.3	70.3	78.1	$9,768	$586	$9,181
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
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
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
Arthur Ashe Junior Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 Cedar Fork Road	Richmond	23223	Richmond city	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 343-6550	491	39	12.5	87.8%	13 (2.6%)	413 (84.1%)	43 (8.8%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.9%)	30.8	829^th of 1114 public elementary schools	25.6%		15.7	973^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	12.7%	144	70.4	69.8	57.8	57.8	56.3	57.1	57.8		$9,163	$984	$8,180
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

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