Hugh Mercer Elementary School serves 959 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 959 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- 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 959 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
959 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 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 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
22%
19%
Black
31%
22%
White
25%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
52%
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
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?
959 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 White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 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 17:1, 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 Prekindergarten-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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