Cool Spring Elementary

9964 Honey Meadows Rd
Mechanicsville, VA 23116

852 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cool Spring Elementary School, located in Mechanicsville, Virginia, is part of the Hanover County Public Schools district. Serving students in grades K-5, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to creating a nurturing and collaborative learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on core academic excellence while fostering the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its strong community involvement, maintaining a proactive PTA and partnerships that support diverse extracurricular programs and student engagement initiatives.

The school’s physical campus on Honey Meadows Road is designed to support modern instructional needs, providing a safe and accessible setting for young learners. Cool Spring is frequently recognized for its stable and experienced faculty, who prioritize personalized instruction to meet individual student goals. By focusing on building a "community of learners," the school aims to prepare its students for academic success as they transition to middle school, consistently maintaining a reputation as a cornerstone institution within the Mechanicsville area.

852

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cool Spring Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	569
Hispanic	31
Black	58
Asian	114
Two or More	79
American Indian	1

White
569 (66.8%)
Asian
114 (13.4%)
Two or More
79 (9.3%)
Black
58 (6.8%)
Hispanic
31 (3.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)723-3560
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	852
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 1

Kindergarten 149

Grade 1 142

Grade 2 123

Grade 3 143

Grade 4 156

Grade 5 138