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Kersey Creek Elementary

10004 Learning Lane, Mechanicsville, VA 23116Hanover County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
701
Students
Total enrolled
$13,555
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 6% vs nat'l
15.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
54/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 701 students in grades PK–05 in Mechanicsville, Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,555 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 54th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Kersey Creek Elementary is a large elementary in Mechanicsville, Virginia, serving grades PK–05 with 701 students. The district invests $13,555 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 13% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Kersey Creek Elementary

701
Total Students
15.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
13%
Free Lunch
44
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution377 male · 324 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility13%
National avg 52% · 91 students
Student Composition
79%
8%
Asian1%
White79%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black8%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510183002506

Academic Outcomes at Kersey Creek Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
54
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 54th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 91th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 23116

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,555Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,555
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,964
Student Support$2,576
Administration$1,627
Operations$2,033
Other$1,356
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,555 spent per student, an estimated $6,005 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
45%
State government
43.0%
Local (property tax)
45.1%
Federal programs
11.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 13% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Cool Spring ElementaryMechanicsville ElementaryRural Point ElementaryPearson's Corner Elementary
+10 more
↓
Middle
CHICKAHOMINY MIDDLEOAK KNOLL MIDDLEBELL CREEK MIDDLELIBERTY MIDDLE
↓
High School
ATLEE HIGHHANOVER HIGHMECHANICSVILLE HIGHPATRICK HENRY HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyHanover County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHanover County Public Schools →
Phone: (804)723-3440
NCES ID: 510183002506
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Mechanicsville seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
ATLEE HIGH
1,526 students · 09–12
● 54 opp15% FRL
High
HANOVER HIGH
1,427 students · 09–12
● 54 opp18% FRL
High
MECHANICSVILLE HIGH
1,354 students · 09–12
● 48 opp28% FRL
High
PATRICK HENRY HIGH
1,323 students · 09–12
● 42 opp34% FRL
Mid
CHICKAHOMINY MIDDLE
1,131 students · 06–08
● 54 opp18% FRL
Mid
OAK KNOLL MIDDLE
941 students · 06–08
● 54 opp14% FRL
Mid
BELL CREEK MIDDLE
934 students · 06–08
● 48 opp37% FRL
Mid
LIBERTY MIDDLE
911 students · 06–08
● 42 opp39% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
10004 Learning Lane, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.