Laurel Meadow Elementary

Q: Is Laurel Meadow Elementary a good school?

Laurel Meadow Elementary ranks 459 th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Laurel Meadow Elementary is a public elementary school in Mechanicsville, Virginia, serving 569 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, Laurel Meadow stands out for its strong academic performance and diverse student population.

Laurel Meadow Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of White students (73.46%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 60.16% to 83.91% White students. The school also consistently performs above state and district averages in various SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, particularly in Mathematics, with proficiency rates as high as 82.95% in 3rd grade, 81.44% in 4th grade, and 81.82% in 5th grade, compared to state averages of 70.11%, 71.16%, and 67.98%, respectively. Additionally, Laurel Meadow ranks in the top 25% of Virginia elementary schools, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Laurel Meadow's academic performance is stronger than many nearby schools, such as Pearson's Corner Elementary and Rural Point Elementary, the school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 35.85% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This diversity, combined with the school's commitment to supporting students from various backgrounds, is a testament to Laurel Meadow's dedication to providing a quality education for all.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

8248 Lee-Davis Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111

(804) 723-2040

District: Hanover County Public Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,819

Students who attend Laurel Meadow Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Bell Creek Middle
High:	Mechanicsville High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 563

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.5%

Hispanic:

10.1%

African American:

9.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Laurel Meadow Elementary ranks better than 58.8% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 9^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 62.65. (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 Racial makeup is: White (70.5%), Hispanic (10.1%), African American (9.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laurel Meadow Elementary is 13.7. 8 elementary schools in the Hanover County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Laurel Meadow Elementary employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laurel Meadow Elementary is $9,819. 9 elementary schools in the Hanover County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laurel Meadow Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurel Meadow Elementary 459^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Laurel Meadow Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Disabled 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 Laurel Meadow Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Laurel Meadow Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2010	67.36	319^th	1113	71.3%
2011	73.89	213^th	1117	80.9%
2012	66.35	333^rd	1117	70.2%
2013	70.70	289^th	1120	74.2%
2014	57.06	492^nd	1110	55.7%
2015	65.58	372^nd	1100	66.2%
2016	62.28	427^th	1096	61.0%
2017	73.66	244^th	1099	77.8%
2018	72.60	267^th	1097	75.7%
2019	63.07	455^th	1105	58.8%
2021	88.89	88^th	1103	92.0%
2022	73.02	301^st	1109	72.9%
2023	74.10	278^th	1114	75.0%
2024	62.65	459^th	1114	58.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laurel Meadow Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	62.01	392^nd	1036	62.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Laurel Meadow Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.04	330^th	1100	70.0%
2024	54.03	550^th	1098	49.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Laurel Meadow Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	67.00	110^th	355	69.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Laurel Meadow Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.15	251^st	1093	77.0%
2024	66.89	380^th	1101	65.5%

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Rank History for White students at Laurel Meadow Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.94	426^th	984	56.7%
2024	44.14	621^st	979	36.6%

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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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by a parent
Thursday, September 25, 2014

I have a third grader and a fifth grader at LMES and they love it and so do my wife and I. Great teachers and great communication. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Laurel Meadow Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	634	46	25	18	5	n/a	n/a	18	746
2010	633	49	31	18	6	n/a	n/a	16	753
2011	630	53	26	23	3	0	29	0	764
2012	598	46	24	24	2	0	40	0	734
2013	572	50	19	27	3	0	41	0	712
2014	548	47	20	23	3	0	37	0	678
2015	573	41	10	29	2	0	33	0	688
2016	530	42	6	22	2	0	30	0	632
2017	501	48	7	30	3	0	21	0	610
2018	487	48	10	33	2	0	26	0	606
2019	428	54	9	35	2	0	33	0	561
2020	420	59	10	31	1	0	40	0	561
2021	388	60	10	41	0	0	31	0	530
2022	401	63	14	41	0	0	27	0	546
2023	418	54	15	48	1	0	33	0	569
2024	397	54	15	57	1	0	39	0	563

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 Laurel Meadow Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	746	41.0	18.2	15.1
2010	753	40.0	18.8	18.2
2011	764	38.5	19.8	19.2
2012	734	46.5	15.7	22.3
2013	712	47.3	15.0	23.2
2014	678	45.2	14.9	24
2015	688	45.0	15.2	21.1
2016	632	43.0	14.6	22.9
2017	610	43.1	14.1	20.8
2018	606	40.0	15.1	25.6
2019	561	40.1	13.9	27.6
2020	561	35.4	15.8	29.6
2021	530	28.5	18.5	n/a
2022	546	34.8	15.6	30.4
2023	569	43.0	13.2	35.9
2024	563	41.0	13.7	42.6

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 Laurel Meadow Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	746	41.0	18.2	15.1
2010	753	40.0	18.8	18.2
2011	764	38.5	19.8	19.2
2012	734	46.5	15.7	22.3
2013	712	47.3	15.0	23.2
2014	678	45.2	14.9	24
2015	688	45.0	15.2	21.1
2016	632	43.0	14.6	22.9
2017	610	43.1	14.1	20.8
2018	606	40.0	15.1	25.6
2019	561	40.1	13.9	27.6
2020	561	35.4	15.8	29.6
2021	530	28.5	18.5	n/a
2022	546	34.8	15.6	30.4
2023	569	43.0	13.2	35.9
2024	563	41.0	13.7	42.6

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 Laurel Meadow Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$144 (1.8%)	$7,981 (98.2%)	$8,126
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$8,286 (100.0%)	$8,287
2021	$388 (4.0%)	$9,431 (96.0%)	$9,819

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Laurel Meadow 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 455^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 278^th of 1114 Elementary schools	16.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Laurel Meadow Elementary)	92	85.4	6.6%
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 (Laurel Meadow Elementary)	76	75	1%
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 (Laurel Meadow Elementary)	87	80.9	6.1%
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 (Laurel Meadow Elementary)	83	73.1	9.9%
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 (Laurel Meadow Elementary)	71	78.3	7.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hanover County Public Schools)	86	78.4	7.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Laurel Meadow Elementary)	78	74.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Hanover County Public Schools)	82	75.3	6.7%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Laurel Meadow Elementary)	84	83	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 (Laurel Meadow 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	561	569	1.4%
African American	54	54
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	9	15	66.7%
Hispanic	35	48	37.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	428	418	2.3%
Two or More Races	33	33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.6%	35.9%	8.2%

Schools Near Laurel Meadow 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
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	563	41	13.7	42.6%	397 (70.5%)	54 (9.6%)	57 (10.1%)	15 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.9%)	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
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	529	39	13.5	22.1%	376 (71.1%)	35 (6.6%)	33 (6.2%)	19 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (12.5%)	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	368	30	12.2	23.1%	298 (81.0%)	12 (3.3%)	31 (8.4%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.5%)	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
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	502	38	13.2	43.4%	379 (75.5%)	35 (7.0%)	37 (7.4%)	14 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.2%)	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
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	580	47	12.3	86.0%	348 (60.0%)	94 (16.2%)	52 (9.0%)	28 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (10.0%)	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
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	650	42	15.4	15.1%	513 (78.9%)	25 (3.8%)	23 (3.5%)	44 (6.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (6.6%)	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
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	401	32	12.5	35.9%	291 (72.6%)	36 (9.0%)	22 (5.5%)	26 (6.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.0%)	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
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	460	35	13.1	91.5%	6 (1.3%)	390 (84.8%)	44 (9.6%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.3%)	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
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	15.8%	426 (74.1%)	41 (7.1%)	28 (4.9%)	45 (7.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.7%)	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
Harvie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3401 Harvie Road	Richmond	23223	Richmond city	Henrico County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 343-7010	530	38	13.9	92.5%	7 (1.3%)	477 (90.0%)	9 (1.7%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.0%)	29.3	848^th of 1114 public elementary schools	23.9%		33.8	805^th of 1114 public elementary schools	27.7%	43	67.6	66.7	51.7	50.6	57.8	70.2	56.0		$9,472	$1,392	$8,080

Frequently Asked Questions about Laurel Meadow Elementary

Is Laurel Meadow Elementary a good school?

Laurel Meadow Elementary ranks 459^th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Laurel Meadow Elementary attend?

Students who attend Laurel Meadow Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bell Creek Middle
High : Mechanicsville High

What is the racial makeup of Laurel Meadow Elementary?

Students at Laurel Meadow Elementary are 71% White, 10% Hispanic, 10% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Laurel Meadow Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 563 students attended Laurel Meadow Elementary.

What district is Laurel Meadow Elementary in?

Hanover County Public Schools

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