Laurel Meadow Elementary

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:
459th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,819 Help


Students who attend Laurel Meadow Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bell Creek Middle
High:    Mechanicsville High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  569

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.5%
African American:
9.5%
Hispanic:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.9% Help


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Compare Details Laurel Meadow Elementary ranks better than 58.8% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 9th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Hanover County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.65. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Laurel Meadow Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hanover County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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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 459th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Laurel Meadow Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hanover County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hanover County Public Schools 21st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2010 67.36 319th 1113 71.3%
2011 73.89 213th 1117 80.9%
2012 66.35 333rd 1117 70.2%
2013 70.70 289th 1120 74.2%
2014 57.06 492nd 1110 55.7%
2015 65.58 372nd 1100 66.2%
2016 62.28 427th 1096 61.0%
2017 73.66 244th 1099 77.8%
2018 72.60 267th 1097 75.7%
2019 63.07 455th 1105 58.8%
2021 88.89 88th 1103 92.0%
2022 73.02 301st 1109 72.9%
2023 74.10 278th 1114 75.0%
2024 62.65 459th 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 392nd 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 330th 1100 70.0%
2024 54.03 550th 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 110th 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 251st 1093 77.0%
2024 66.89 380th 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 426th 984 56.7%
2024 44.14 621st 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.

Laurel Meadow Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, September 25, 2014

Open Quote 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

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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 455th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 278th 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)9285.4
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hanover County Public Schools)9281.9
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Laurel Meadow Elementary)7675
 1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Hanover County Public Schools)7873.6
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Meadow Elementary)8780.9
 6.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hanover County Public Schools)9083.6
 6.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Laurel Meadow Elementary)8373.1
 9.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Hanover County Public Schools)8278.7
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Meadow Elementary)7178.3
 7.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hanover County Public Schools)8678.4
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Laurel Meadow Elementary)7874.3
 3.7%
   5th Grade Science (Hanover County Public Schools)8275.3
 6.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Laurel Meadow Elementary)8483
 1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Hanover County Public Schools)8679.9
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Meadow Elementary)100100
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hanover County Public Schools)9077
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857
 21%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students561569
 1.4%
African American5454
American Indian21
 50%
Asian915
 66.7%
Hispanic3548
 37.1%
Pacific Islander00
White428418
 2.3%
Two or More Races3333
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.6%35.9%
 8.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Laurel Meadow Elementary

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 569 students attended Laurel Meadow Elementary.

Students at Laurel Meadow Elementary are 73% White, 9% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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

Middle : Bell Creek Middle
High : Mechanicsville High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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