Hugh Mercer Elementary School serves 849 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 849 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hugh Mercer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hugh Mercer Elementary School's student population of 849 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
849 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hugh Mercer Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
8%
Hispanic
25%
19%
Black
31%
22%
White
21%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hugh Mercer Elementary School often compared to?
Hugh Mercer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Monroe High School, Lafayette Elementary School, Walker-grant Middle School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Hugh Mercer Elementary School?
849 students attend Hugh Mercer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Hugh Mercer Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hugh Mercer Elementary School?
Hugh Mercer Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hugh Mercer Elementary School offer ?
Hugh Mercer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hugh Mercer Elementary School part of?
Hugh Mercer Elementary School is part of Fredericksburg City School District.
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