Battlefield Park Elementary

5501 Mechanicsville Turnpike
Mechanicsville, VA 23111

407 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Battlefield Park Elementary School, located on Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Hanover County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while encouraging curiosity and a love for lifelong learning.

Beyond core academics, Battlefield Park Elementary places a strong value on community engagement and the partnership between educators, parents, and students. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and nurturing, often hosting activities and programs that promote school spirit and collaborative growth. With a focus on character education and high academic standards, Battlefield Park strives to provide a stable, enriching foundation that helps every child reach their full potential within the Mechanicsville community.

407

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Battlefield Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	29
Black	22
Asian	5
Two or More	30

White
321 (78.9%)
Two or More
30 (7.4%)
Hispanic
29 (7.1%)
Black
22 (5.4%)
Asian
5 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hanover County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)723-3600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 62