Laurel Meadow Elementary School

8248 Lee-davis Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 563 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Laurel Meadow Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 20% in VA
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Laurel Meadow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Laurel Meadow Elementary School's student population of 563 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
563 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Laurel Meadow Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laurel Meadow Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#181 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
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(20-21)
80%
54%
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(20-21)
84%
69%
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(20-21)
70-74%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
8%
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Hispanic
10%
19%
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Black
10%
22%
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White
70%
44%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
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Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Laurel Meadow Elementary School's ranking?
Laurel Meadow Elementary School is ranked #181 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Laurel Meadow Elementary School often compared to?
Laurel Meadow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pole Green Elementary School, Battlefield Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Laurel Meadow Elementary School?
563 students attend Laurel Meadow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Laurel Meadow Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Meadow Elementary School?
Laurel Meadow Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laurel Meadow Elementary School offer ?
Laurel Meadow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Laurel Meadow Elementary School part of?
Laurel Meadow Elementary School is part of Hanover County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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